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In this article, I will tell you about the ten most common reasons why programs will not install. You will learn about the symptoms of a particular cause and will be able to diagnose and eliminate it yourself.
So, let's go - ten reasons why programs are not installed on Windows.
The most common reason why programs are not installed is the lack of the required version of the NET Framework system library. This library contains resources that are needed for the normal operation of a particular program. Therefore, if it is not there, then the program will not be able to install.
It is recommended that you install all versions of the NET Framework on your computer, starting with 2.0 and ending with the highest version that your Windows supports. This will ensure normal operation of all programs compatible with your OS.
To find out which version of the NET Framework is installed on your computer, click on the “Start” button, select “Control Panel”, then open the “Programs” section, and then “Programs and Features” (example for Windows 7).
You can download the versions you are missing on the Microsoft website.
As a rule, if programs are not installed due to the lack of the required NET Framework, a message appears indicating the version that needs to be downloaded.
Lack of Visual C++ and Direct X required version
The next common reason why programs are not installed is the lack of Visual C++ and Direct X components. Visual C++ is necessary for programs written in the popular C++ language, and Direct X is required for most games. As with the NET Framework, there are different versions of these components.
You can find out the version of Visual C++ in the same way as the NET Framework - in the “Programs and Features” section.
And in order to find out the version of Direct X, click “Start” and open “Run” (or ctrl + R). Write down the dxdiag command and click OK.
As a rule, if the program does not install due to the absence of these components or their correct version, a corresponding message appears. The required versions of Visual C++ can be downloaded, and Direct X.
Incorrect Windows bit depth
Windows can be 32-bit or 64-bit. You can install 32 and 64 bit programs on 64-bit operating systems. And on 32-bit systems only a 32-bit program will work. Therefore, you will not be able to install a 64-bit program on it.
To determine the system bitness, right-click on “Computer” and select “Properties”.
The bit depth of the program can be found in its description. If it is not suitable, a corresponding error will appear during the installation process.
Damaged installation file
If, when installing the program, an error appears stating that the installation file is damaged, you should obtain this file again. This can happen due to the fact that the program file was not fully downloaded, or was posted on the site already damaged. To solve the problem, you need to try to download the program installation file from another location.
Missing required DLL
A rare reason why programs are not installed is the absence of some libraries in the system that should be there by default. This happens if an unofficial build of Windows is used or these libraries were removed intentionally.
The problem manifests itself in a message that complains about some DLL file.
To solve this, you need to download the required DLL file and place it in the desired directory (in system32 or SysWOW64). You can download the libraries.
After this, you should register the library. To do this, click “Start” and select “Run” (or press ctrl + R). Then write cmd and click “OK”. On the command line, libraries are registered with the command regsvr32 file.dll, where file.dll is the name of the library file.
Program build curves
A frequent reason why programs are not installed is because of the crooked hands of pirates who hack them and give them to you for free use, or somehow modify them, that is, make their own assembly (repack). To avoid this, read the comments of those who have already tried what you are installing.
It is difficult to say what errors may occur when installing such programs. It could be anything.
Without administrator rights
If you work in an office, then you may encounter that your user does not have administrator rights. Your system administrator may intentionally prevent programs from being installed. To solve this, ask him for help.
This can happen not only in the office, but also at home if your user on the PC does not have administrator rights.
Blocking by security programs
All computers have antiviruses and some software can be blocked by them. This is also a common reason why programs are not installed. The solution is simple - disable your antivirus or other security program and install the program. If necessary, add this software to the trusted list in your antivirus or security program.
Be carefull. If you are not sure of the reliability of the source of the program, then it is better not to install it if the antivirus complains.
Conflicts with older versions of programs that were not completely removed
If you are updating a version of a program and first uninstalled the old one, and then try to install a new one, a conflict may occur if the components of the old version were not completely removed. This often happens when using the standard Windows uninstaller.
To fix this issue, you must remove all components of the previous version manually. You can also use cleaning programs, such as CCLeaner.
Equipment disadvantages
Today there are programs and games that can no longer be installed on all computers. So they can make special demands on video cards, RAM, and processor.
This is the most detailed article on the planet, detailing the procedure for installing Windows Vista on your computer. Unlike the Windows XP installation procedure, in Windows Vista there is not much difference between a full installation and a reinstallation. When installing Windows XP, the user had two options.
- Reinstalling an existing operating system while retaining all settings, programs and documents from the previous version of Windows.
- Backing up the necessary data, formatting the hard drive partition and completely installing Windows on a clean partition, so that the operating system does not “take on” the burden of the previous version.
To install Windows Vista, it is not necessary to format the partition before installation. In addition, the system installs on an unformatted partition a little faster. It is not even necessary to create partitions on the disk - installation can be carried out on an unpartitioned disk, and one partition, the volume of which is equal to the volume of the entire hard drive, will be created automatically.
To begin installing Windows Vista, insert the bootable CD into your optical CD-ROM or DVD drive. Don't forget to set your computer's BIOS to boot from CD. To do this, when starting the computer, press a special key (for example,
Unfortunately, all BIOS Setup interfaces that you may encounter will most likely be in English, so if you do not understand the meaning of any parameter, take the time to look at the documentation for your motherboard, where the main BIOS parameters will be described.
Installation can be carried out either from an already installed operating system, or immediately after turning on the computer.
Before installation begins, the boot.wim file, located on the boot CD, is loaded into the computer's RAM. The boot.wim file is a miniature operating system called Windows PE. In a few seconds, Windows PE will be loaded and the graphical installation phase of Windows Vista will begin. This is the advantage of Windows Vista over Windows XP, since the installation of Windows XP took place in two stages: first a textual one, and then, after a reboot, a graphical stage. Installing Windows Vista will initially take place in graphical mode, which, of course, simplifies this procedure.
After booting the computer from the CD, the first window will appear on the screen, in which you need to select the language in which the installation will be carried out. The same language will be defined as the main language for Windows Vista. You can also select the time and currency format, as well as the keyboard layout. Having selected the desired parameters, click on the button Further.
In the next window you need to click on the button Install. You can also click the What you need to know before you install Windows link if you want information about preparing to install Windows Vista, or the System Restore to restore an already installed copy of Windows Vista.
Let's move on to the next window. Here you should enter the activation key for your copy of the operating system. Typically, the sticker with the key is attached directly to the bottom of the laptop (if it was sold with Windows Vista already installed) or is located on the cover of the boot CD. Check the box Automatically activate Windows when connected to the Internet in order to activate your copy of Windows Vista immediately after installation. Without activation, the operating system will only run in evaluation mode for 30 days, after which your copy of Windows Vista will become inoperable.
The exact version of Windows Vista that will be installed depends on the key you enter.
In principle, you don’t have to enter the license key at the installation stage. If, without entering the key, just click on the button Further, The following window will appear.
Click on the button No and in the next window select the desired type of operating system to install. Don't forget that there will be no freebies. You will still need a key to activate Windows Vista, otherwise after 30 days the system will die.
Now you need to select the installation type. You can choose either an upgrade to an already installed version of Windows or a full installation. In order to perform the update, the installation must be launched directly from the installed operating system.
If there is already a version of Windows on your hard drive, and the installation is not in update mode, then the folders of the old version (Documents and Settings, Program Files, Windows) are moved to the directory windows.old. Therefore, if you wish, you can uninstall Windows Vista and restore previous files. In turn, updating an already installed operating system occurs in a different way.
In Windows XP, the update was performed on top of the old system - some files and settings were saved, and some were replaced with new data. When upgrading Windows Vista, the installation program collects all settings, files of installed programs and drivers from the old system into a separate folder. The more programs are installed, the longer this procedure will take. Then the reboot is performed and a new installation of Windows Vista begins. Saved settings and files are transferred to the new system, and files from the old system are deleted.
This approach requires more free space on your hard drive (at least as much as needed for a full installation). However, it keeps the old system files intact until almost the end of the installation, so if Windows Vista installation fails, all the old files and settings can be restored.
The update is possible depending on what operating system you have installed and what version of Windows Vista you are going to install. For example, you cannot upgrade Windows XP Home to Vista Business, or Windows XP Professional to Vista Home Basic or Home Premium. You also cannot upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version.
By selecting the desired installation type (in this case Full installation), click on the button Further. In the new window you need to select a partition to install Windows. In this case, you have the opportunity to create or delete hard disk partitions, or even leave everything as is. If there is no partition on your hard drive, the required partition will be created automatically. If necessary (for example, if the hard drives are combined into one of the RAID arrays), you can load the desired device driver by clicking on the button . The driver can be on a CD, floppy disk, or USB flash drive.
If you click on the button Disk setup, a new section will open at the bottom of the window, where you can delete, format or expand the section, as well as create a new section.
Having finished setting up and selecting disk partitions, click on the button Further. Now the actual Windows installation process will begin, during which the necessary files will be copied to the computer’s hard drive.
After copying and installing the files, the computer will restart. In the new window, you should specify a username, password and select a picture for your account. Try to choose a password that is difficult to guess or guess, but which, at the same time, is easy to remember. In this article you can.
The next window configures Windows Vista Auto-Protect. The following three options are available for selection.
- Use recommended settings. In this case, after installing Windows Vista, all necessary updates will be downloaded from the Microsoft website to strengthen the protection of the operating system and optimize its performance.
- Install only the most important updates. Only critical updates will be installed, the absence of which could pose a serious threat to system security.
- Postpone decision. Automatic Windows updates will be disabled, but if you wish, you can always update manually or enable automatic updates again.
If you are setting up an Internet connection immediately after installing Windows Vista, select the first option. In any case, you can download the necessary updates later. In the new window, indicate the time zone you are in, select (if it is not selected) the checkbox Automatic transition to and from daylight saving time, enter the correct time and date. Then click on the button Further.
In the last installation window, all that remains is to select the current location of the computer. The description presented in this window is extremely clear, so feel free to choose the value House for home computer or Job- for the worker.
And finally, the installation is complete. If you've repeatedly installed and reinstalled other versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, you'll appreciate how easy and convenient it is to install Windows Vista. At the same time, the installation speed differs favorably from the installation time of Windows XP and depends on the speed of your computer. A window will open on the screen Welcome, after which the Windows Vista desktop will appear on the screen, and you can begin to explore this wonderful operating system.
Windows Vista (codenamed Longhorn) became a new line of graphical transparent Windows interface (Aero). Widgets appeared for the first time in Windows Vista.
Despite the fact that Microsoft admitted that Vista is the most unsuccessful system, Vista is very pleasing with its Start screen and widgets in the first weeksuse. Personally, I loved the widgets on the right side of the desktop, I always had a calendar there, a widget that showed CPU and core load, and a hard drive widget. It was possible to install a huge number of widgets and toys, but now widgets in the Windows OS are available in the Modern interface on Windows 8.
Requirements for system components have increased:
Processor: 800 MHz - 1 GHz
RAM: 512 MB - 1 GB (2 GB or more required for best performance).
Video adapter: DirectX 9 (compatible with support for Hardware Pixel Shader v2.0 and WDDM technologies)
Video memory: 32 MB - 128 MB
Free hard disk space: 15 GB - 20 GB
Appeared User Account Control (UAC)- a user account control system that allows you to control all actions and applications. Bitlocker file encryption has appeared.
So let's start installing Windows Vista. Insert the installation disk or flash drive with the Windows Vista operating system. If you are installing via BIOS, then
Select the interface language, time format, keyboard layout And click next.
Select a disk to install Windows Vista. I have one drive C on it and I will install Vista and click next.
If you already have an operating system installed, you will receive a warning that files and folders will be moved to a folder called Windows.old, agree by clicking OK.
Windows file copying has started.
After copying the main files, the computer will automatically restart. I had Windows XP, so the Windows XP logo is there.
If you have a boot disk or flash drive inserted, you may see a screen that says Press any key to boot from CD or DVD... ( press any key to boot from CD or DVD). We do not click anything so that the installation of Windows Vista continues.
To continue installing Windows Vista, select Install Windows.
Windows Vista installation continues.
The extraction of copied OS files to the hard drive has begun.
Then the components are installed.
A Windows restart is required to continue. We wait or click on the bottom right to reboot.
We continue with the installation of Microsoft Windows Vista.
An ellipsis appears
We are waiting for the computer setup to continue.
The installation of updates begins and the installation completes.
Now come up with a username.
After coming up with a username come up with a password so that anyone who does not know the password cannot log into the computer.
After you have come up with a password write a hint for this password, so that if we forget the password, we will be reminded of it with the hint that we will write here. I came up with the password 12345 and wrote the password in the hint.
Now automatically a computer name is created that can be changed for any other, if you want and click next.
Select the type of update installation for Windows.
- Use recommended settings. Install important and recommended updates. ensuring a safer Internet browsing experience, finding solutions to emerging problems on the Internet.
- Install only the most important updates. Install only security updates and other critical updates for Windows.
- Postpone decision. Until a decision is made, your computer may remain vulnerable to security threats.
Select date, time and time zone And click next.
Thank you, please, in short Start.
At the first launch, the computer's performance is checked.
We are logged into Windows Vista. Now enter your password to log in as this user.
Welcome.
Preparing the desktop.
When you log in to the Windows Vista operating system for the first time personal settings for applications are being set: Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer and others.
The Windows Vista operating system is loaded and we are logged into it. In front of us is a Vista desktop with gadgets on the right.
Gadgets in Windows Vista can be customized, so that they are always displayed on any screen, and not just on the desktop. Right click on the desktop in the part where gadgets and select properties.
Put a tick on sidebar is always on top of other windows and press OK.
Ready. Now the sidebar with gadgets will be on all screens.
That's all.
Despite the fact that Windows Vista contains many interesting programs by default, after installing it you will probably immediately proceed to installing additional programs, such as Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator programs, the ICQ client and everything that no one can do without. one home user. At the same time, although each user may have his own list of favorite programs, the general principle of installing programs is universal.
Before you can install programs, you must meet a number of prerequisites. First, you must have administrator rights on the system, since only an administrator can install and uninstall programs. To find out if you are an administrator, select the command Start>Control Panel>Add and remove accounts. Next to your account icon you should see "Administrator". Second, if you purchased a computer that came pre-installed with certain programs, review the list of those programs in the All Programs menu to avoid installing something you've already had for a long time.
One of the problems in Windows Vista that has not yet been completely eliminated is the compatibility of programs with this operating system. Not all programs that work great on Windows XP will work on Windows Vista. Some programs have been updated specifically for Windows Vista, so make sure the program is compatible with Vista before installing it. Immediately after the release of Windows Vista, a strange situation arose: many really important and popular programs, including various antiviruses and firewalls, did not work in Windows Vista. It took some time before the corresponding updates came out. And although most programs from Windows XP will work in Windows Vista, certain problems may still arise. Keep this in mind before choosing a particular program to install.
Now let's get acquainted with how programs are installed in Windows Vista. This procedure differs little from the similar procedure in Windows XP and previous versions of Windows. Typically, programs are installed this way:
- from CD or DVD;
- via the Internet or local network;
- from local disk.
Let's consider these methods in more detail. To install the program from a CD or DVD, follow these steps:
Insert the CD or DVD containing the installation files into the optical drive. If a window appears asking you to allow permission for the operation in progress, enter your administrator name and password in the window.
In most cases, an autorun window will open in which you need to select the installation file. If the autorun window was not opened or the installation procedure did not start when you selected the installation file, navigate to the contents of the disk using Explorer. Locate the setup file (usually called setup.exe or install.exe) and double-click on it.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
You can install several programs at the same time, for example from a CD and via the Internet, while monitoring the installation progress in the taskbar. This is very convenient to do in Windows Vista with the Aero theme, because Aero allows you to hover over a program tab to see a small pop-up window containing the contents of the main installation window.
Many modern programs can be installed directly from the Internet. Simply launch a browser like Internet Explorer and go to the appropriate Web site. Popular program catalogs on the Internet include sites such as softportal.ru, download.ru, download.com, tucows.com and many others.
- Open your browser, go to the desired Web site and click on the link to the program installation file.
- To install the program immediately, click Run and follow the on-screen instructions.
- To save the program installation file for later installation from your hard drive, click the Save link.
The second method is more preferable, since it may be necessary to both reinstall the program and install it again, say, after reinstalling Windows Vista. Perhaps your friend will ask for a favor, and you will need a copy of this program. If you use the Internet Explorer browser to download the program, the program file will be saved in the folder by default Downloads, which is located in your personal folder. The personal folder is on the disk C: in folder Users. If, for example, your account is called Seryoga, then the path to the folder Downloads will look like C:\Users\Serega\Downloads.
As already mentioned, saved programs are usually a file with the extension .exe and the name setup.exe or install.exe. Sometimes the file may be in an archive with the extension .rar or .zip. These files must be unpacked into a folder, and then run the installation file. Also carefully review the contents of files such as readme.txt or install.txt. They often contain instructions and tips for installing the program, as well as information on its use and system requirements.
Installing Windows Components
Windows Vista comes with a wide variety of system components, some of which are often unknown. Many users choose to remove Windows components and features that they know they won't need.
To view a list of installed Windows Vista components, select Start>Control Panel>Programs>Turn Windows features on or off. After this a window will open .
This window provides a complete list of system components installed by default with Windows Vista, as well as a list of components and services that you can optionally install. If there is a check mark to the left of a feature's name, the program or feature is already installed. Hover your mouse over any component to view a pop-up window with information about that component. Now you need to uncheck the boxes next to unnecessary components and check the boxes for those services without which life is not nice and Windows Vista is not at all pleasing to the eye.
Unlike Windows XP, the component is not actually removed after clearing the checkbox. The operating system simply hides this component, so it is impossible to free up some disk space in this way. Many components and services are grouped together. To view the group's composition, click on the plus icon.
Be extremely careful. By removing an important system component, you can render Windows Vista completely inoperable. As a rule, a regular user in the Windows Features window can only remove unnecessary games, components for Tablet PCs and print services (if the printer or Tablet PC is not used). It is advisable not to touch all other components unless you are an experienced system administrator.
Starting the program
After installation, the program, of course, needs to be launched. Windows Vista provides several actions to do this, and you can choose the one you like best. A list of these actions is presented below.
- Select a team Start>All Programs and click on the icon of the desired program.
- Click the button Start and enter the program name in the field To start searching, then click on the program name in the list.
- Click on the program icon located on the left side of the Start menu window (if the program you need is in the list).
- Click the program icon on the Quick Launch panel.
- Select a team Start>Computer>Local Disk C:>Program Files. Open the folder of the program you need and double-click on its launch icon.
- Right-click on the program icon and select the command Open.
- Press the key combination assigned to the program's executable file icon.
- Press the key combination
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The methods described above can be used to launch not only programs, but also the files associated with them. For example, if files with the .mp3 extension are opened by WinAmp by default, then double-clicking on such a file will automatically launch WinAmp and play the file.
Method of launching a program using the menu Open, which opens using a key combination
Startup programs
Any program you use can automatically start with Windows. This is a convenient feature for those who regularly use certain programs immediately after loading Windows, for example, Word, ICQ client, WinOrganizer personal journal, etc. To see which programs start with Windows, select the command. The folder that opens will contain icons for automatically downloaded programs.
You can configure autorun of your favorite program in this way.
- Select command, right-click on the folder and select command Open. As a result, a window will open. If you need to view startup options for all Windows users, select the command Open a menu common to all.
- Using Explorer, navigate to the desired program file or document that should download automatically.
- Drag a program or document icon into the window.
As you can see, everything is very simple. Now the program you need will launch immediately after registering in Windows. Use startup features carefully. Too many programs loaded with Windows significantly increase the boot time of the operating system. Moreover, some of the automatically downloaded programs run in the background, which means that the program runs unnoticed by the user, loading the processor and RAM. Often, startup programs are assigned automatically when they are installed, for example, for antiviruses, firewalls, instant messaging clients (like ICQ or MSN Messenger) and many others. Try to remove from startup only those programs that you really do not need.
You can also view startup settings using the msconfig program, to launch which you need to press the key combination
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And in this article we will talk about such a common problem as why programs are not installed. Installing a program in our time is so important that there is no point in using a computer without programs. The problem of the program not installing is faced mostly by newbies in the computer field.
Also in this situation, there are those computer users who use a pirated Windows operating system.
You can also fall into such a misfortune when installing programs that you need to crack in order to use them for free.
Let's consider a number of reasons why programs are not installed:
- Missing Microsoft .NET Framework component
- Lack of Microsoft Visual C++
- Because of the antivirus
- Due to incompatibility
- Need to update drivers
- Lack of DirectX component
- Program requirement
- Virus installer
- Incorrect choice of operating system bitness
- Necessary dll
- No account system
- Some programs require the NET Framework to work correctly. Some programs work with certain versions, while others work with the latest versions. So look carefully at what the installer requires. It may be that programs are not installed because of this component. This component can be downloaded from the developer's website. Download and start installation. The installation process is normal. We agree with what the installer offers. If after installing the required version of the NET Framework, the program does not install and again requires the NET Framework. Then go to “start”, open “control panel”, go to the “programs” section and open “turn windows components on and off”
Make sure there is a check mark next to NET Framework in the check box.
- Microsoft Visual C++ is also an essential component when installing programs and during its further use. Most programs may not install due to the absence of the Microsoft Visual C++ component. Visual C++ is a programming language package. If the programs do not install on your computer, check for Visual C++. If it is not there, download or install it from the installation disk. I warn you that the installation process takes a long time.
- If your computer has active anti-virus protection, then those programs that need to be cracked will not start. If you do not install programs like , then the antivirus is to blame. For the installation process to proceed normally, you need to turn off your computer for a while and add the installation folder to an exception.
- When creating programs and applications, some developers forget about compatibility with different operating systems. And when you try to install such programs, you fail. Fortunately, you can get out of such situations. To do this, right-click on the shortcut of the program that is not launching. In the context menu go to “properties”
Place a check in the “run the program in compatibility mode” checkbox.
And select the operating system you need.
- It happens that if, after using one operating system for a long time, without updating drivers, crashes and glitches occur in the system. In this case it is necessary
- DirectX is a toolkit developed by micrasoft. It is mainly used when installing games, and is also used when installing programs. If this package is missing, then it must be downloaded and installed. Preferably the latest version.
- When installing programs, you must consider the minimum requirements of the program. These requirements include:
- Processor power
- RAM capacity
- Axis (RAM)
- Miscellaneous Components
If the computer data is lower than the program requirement, you will wonder why programs are not installed. That's why we always read the certificate.
- In my practice, I have observed that some installers downloaded from unknown sources are not installed. The reason for this is a broken or virus file. In such cases, you need to re-download the file or find another source.
- If your operating system is 32-bit, and you are trying to install a 64-bit one, then naturally your programs will not install. Therefore, when installing programs, we observe the bit depth.
- There are also cases where, in the absence of a “system” account, the program does not start. To do this you need to create an account. Right-click on the shortcut of the program that is not launching and go to “properties”
As you can see, there should be a “system” entry in the list of accounts
Write the system name and click check. Then go below and set the attribute to full access.
Here are all the reasons why programs are not installed. If the above methods do not help, then the problem lies with your operating system. If the operating system is licensed, then download and . If the system is pirated, then you need to reinstall the operating system - . This is where the article ends. I hope the information was useful to you. If you have any questions or something is unclear, write in the comments.
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