https://esl.proz.com/forum/general_technical_issues/108197-cant_install_downloaded_updates_or_programs.html
This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings

Foros técnicos » General technical issues »
Can't install downloaded updates or programs
Autor de la hebra: Nicholas Stedman

Nicholas Stedman  Identity Verified
Italia
Local time: 13:39
francés a inglés
Jun 19, 2008

I can't install any new downloaded programs or updates on my laptop computer.

I have windows vista and have made sure that all antiviruses and firewallls are off. When I click to open any downloaded .exe file or update file and "run as administrator" I get an error message saying that .exe has stopped working.

This includes my AVG antivirus for instance which has stopped updating automatically and I and I can't install a new downloaded version. No other .exe file wor... See more
I can't install any new downloaded programs or updates on my laptop computer.

I have windows vista and have made sure that all antiviruses and firewallls are off. When I click to open any downloaded .exe file or update file and "run as administrator" I get an error message saying that .exe has stopped working.

This includes my AVG antivirus for instance which has stopped updating automatically and I and I can't install a new downloaded version. No other .exe file works either.
Otherwise all email functions work OK

Help very gratefully received ▲ Collapse
 

Percy Balemans  Identity Verified
Países Bajos
Local time: 13:39
inglés a neerlandés
+ ...
Could be a virus Jun 19, 2008

I had a similar problem years ago and it turned out it was caused by a virus which disabled all .exe files. It was solved very easily by changing a registry setting. Try searching the Microsoft website or anti-virus websites for more info.
 

Nicholas Stedman  Identity Verified
Italia
Local time: 13:39
francés a inglés
PERSONA QUE INICIÓ LA HEBRA
Problem still unsolved Jun 19, 2008

Thanks for you suggestion butl I have wasted a day and still cant' find a solution. My outdated AVG couldn't find a virus. I disinstalled AVG to try to reinstall AVG 8 but got the same error message "
"Setup.exe has stopped working A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is
available." I get the same error message with all downloaded programs so now have no antivirus at all.
I cleaned up my registry wit... See more
Thanks for you suggestion butl I have wasted a day and still cant' find a solution. My outdated AVG couldn't find a virus. I disinstalled AVG to try to reinstall AVG 8 but got the same error message "
"Setup.exe has stopped working A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is
available." I get the same error message with all downloaded programs so now have no antivirus at all.
I cleaned up my registry with registry cleaner to no avail and have searched the net where lots of people seem to have similar problems.

Extreme gratitude for anyone who can tell me what is wrong!! ▲ Collapse
 

Sharon Sarah Schmitz  Identity Verified
Alemania
Local time: 13:39
inglés a alemán
Could be a feature... Jun 20, 2008

...that's bugging you.

Have you already checked Microsoft's help site and FAQ on the "Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available" problem?
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderador(es) de este foro
Patricia Ferreira Larrieux[Call to this topic]
Laureana Pavon[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Can't install downloaded updates or programs

Advanced search


Forum rules
Help and orientation




SDL MultiTerm 2021
One central location to store and manage multilingual terminology.

By providing access to all those involved in applying terminology (such as engineers, marketers, translators, and terminologists), our terminology management solution ensures consistent and high-quality content from source through to translation.

More info »
CafeTran Espresso
You've never met a CAT tool this clever!

Translate faster & easier, using a sophisticated CAT tool built by a translator / developer. Accept jobs from clients who use SDL Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast & major CAT tools. Download and start using CafeTran Espresso -- for free

More info »