Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed

Follow these steps to automatically repair issues including corrupted registry keys that block you from installing or removing programs:

Select the Download button on this page.
In the File Download dialog box, click Run or Open, and then follow the steps in in the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter.

Notes

This troubleshooter might be in English only. However, the automatic fix also works for versions of Windows in other languages.
If you’re not on the computer that has the problem, save the troubleshooter to a flash drive or a CD, and then run it on the computer that has the problem.

What it fixes

Corrupted registry keys on 64-bit operating systems
Corrupted registry keys that control the update data
Problems that prevent new programs from being installed
Problems that prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated
Problems that block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel

Runs on

Article ID: 17588 - Last Review: 7 Jun 2016 - Revision: 15

Applies to

Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1