How To Fix Discord Installation Has Failed Error

  • In order to fix windows 10 discord installation has failed error you need to terminate discord process using task manager and update your drivers to the latest version or reinstall discord software.
  • Other solutions that will fix discord installation errors -> Update drivers, close third party apps, check for windows updates, update windows 10 and activate windows 10 and also check downloaded discord is downloaded from official website

Discord is mostly used by gamers using voip(voice over internet protocol) used to communicate via chat, text etc. Some people may experience installation issues every once in a while while setting up and can’t install discord errors. In this troubleshooting, we’ll address a common problem among gamersthe Discord “installation has failed” error. We’ve been getting a lot of reports about this problem for a while now SO we’ve come up with this troubleshooting article to address it and try disabling discord from startup if windows 10 is running too slow to speed up windows 10.

 The full error message of this issue reads: “Installation has failed. There was an error while installing the application. Check the setup log for more information and contact the author.” 

How to fix Discord “Installation has failed” error?

While some gamers reinstall discord and fix the issue easily, others are not SO lucky. Below are the solutions that you can try.

Fix 1 :- Terminate Discord Process

Open Task Manager by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL on your keyboard, find any Discord process, or any other process that’s related to it, and hit the End Task button.

Fix 2 :- Update drivers

Make sure that all your drivers, particularly for your audio devices, by pulling up the Control Panel>Device Manager. Here’s how:

Step 1: On your keyboard, press the Windows key or Start button.

Step 2: Type “run” and select the RUN app.

Step 3: Type in “devmgmt.msc” in the RUN box and click OK.

Step 4: Once Device Manager is up, open Sound, video, and game controllers.

Step 5: Right-click on your audio device name and select Update driver software.

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2) How to Disable Windows 10 Updates in Windows 10 Permanently

3) Why Windows Software Installation Takes Too Long and Fails

4) How to Fix Windows 10 Update Failed to Install Error 1909, 1903

5) What to Do if Software Installation Fails Guidelines and Steps

Fix 3 :- Check your Browser

Before you download the Discord app to install it, make sure that you’re getting the installation files from the official website.

Once you’ve clicked on the Download button from the website but the download does not seem to happen, it’s possible that your browser may be blocking it.

Make sure that you check your browser settings to see if you’ve enabled any extension that prevents third party software downloads.

Fix 4 :- Close Third Party Apps

Some antivirus or security software may tag the Discord installation files as a threat. Try to disable your security software and attempt another installation. If the installation works, then make sure to enable your security software again.

Fix 5 :- Check for Windows Update

Updating the software environment of your computer is very important even if you’re not experiencing any problem or not facing any issue with windows 10. Although it’s unlikely, there’s a chance that your Windows specifications may have failed to meet the system requirements of Discord with the new windows update so update windows 10 and if you want you can change these windows 10 update settings anytime.

If you are currently having an issue installing Discord, then it’s even more critical to ensure that your operating system is up-to-date.

Reasons why Discord installation has failed error occurs

If you want to know how to go about this problem, continue reading. 

Reasons why Discord won’t install 

If you’re getting the “installation failed” error when trying to install Discord, it can be caused by one of the following causes:

Discord Process Which are Actively Running

If Discord won’t install and you’re getting the “installation has failed” error when trying to reinstall, it’s possible that there may be an active process that’s blocking it. This process may be Discord itself, or a related process that Discord is using.

To know if there are multiple instances of Discord still running in your machine, or if there are other processes related to Discord, try pulling up the Task Manager (press CTRL+ALT+DEL)

Third party interference.

Some programs or pieces of software may block the installation process of other apps. When it comes to Discord, some users did report in the past that the most common reason why their Discord installation failed because of their security software.

If you are running any antivirus or antimalware software in your PC, it’s possible that it sees the installer as a potential threat and thus it’s preventing you from launching it.

Windows OS incompatibility setting.

For some machines, running Discord in compatibility mode may be necessary and you need to check system requirements first. By default, Discord should run even when this mode is not activated but should you encounter  problems launching it after an installation, you should consider troubleshooting its compatibility first.

Outdated drivers.

In some instances, Discord may fail to install if your machine does not have the latest drivers, particularly for your audio hardware components. A driver is a mini-OS of a particular hardware and it’s a piece of software needed by Windows to run apps like Discord. If your audio driver is outdated, apps that use your hardware may not work properly, or may refuse to be installed.

Damaged files or corrupted files

If you are reinstalling Discord but the system won’t allow you to do it now, it’s possible that the previous Discord folders or files have not been deleted properly, or are still being detected by the system. It’s also possible that you may be dealing with bad installation files.

Browser Blocking App Installation.

If you’ve configured your web browser more securely, it may be running an extension that’s designed to block software downloads.

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