When you try to install software or program by running the installation file and by using the control panel, then you can easily get rid of this error message another installation is already in progress and install and uninstall the program easily on your computer. So, let’s see in detail below.
You will get an error while installing a software or program when an other installation process is happening on windows computer and you will see the message “error 1500 another installation is in progress you must complete that installation before continuing”.
When you go to control panel and try to uninstall a program from your software from your computer, you need to wait until the software gets completely uninstall and when you try to uninstall a program before the uninstallation process is incomplete and you are attempting to uninstall the software, then you will get this error message saying another installation is already in progress and wait till the installed software to remove completely from windows computer.
Fix Another Installation Is Already in Progress Error
Below windows 11 or 10 computer troubleshooting methods will help you fix this issue of Fix Another Installation Is Already in Progress Error easily.
Close all Programs and Restart Your Computer
You need to close all programs running in background and restart your windows computer which will stop any installations happening on your computer and then you can attempt to install new softwares.
Once you close all programs and exit, close all open files on your computer and restart your computer then go ahead and try to install another program on your windows computer.
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Stop Windows Installer Services
You need to close windows installer service on your computer by accessing windows task manager and find windows installer services and click on end task and stop them.
Once you start the windows installer service then go ahead and run the windows installer and windows will install the software without any issue.
Once you stop windows installer service and start the windows installer service again then your issue of Another Installation Is Already in Progress Error will be fixed and resolved successfully.
Why Another Installation Is Already in Progress Error Occurs
If there is another installation file is running or attempting to install software on windows computer then you will get this error message another installation is in progress and you need to stop the installation running in background or installing and then start installing new program or software.
How do I stop an in progress installation?
Open task manager by pressing windows key + Shift key + Escape key or Control + ALT + DEL and In task manager -> click on service and open services and find windows installation here and open it and stop and start the windows installer.
FAQ
Restart your windows computer and Stop and start the windows installer in services and installation is in progress will be resolved.
Just close all file and open or running installation file and restart your computer and stop and start the windows installer survive and restart computer.