2052 & 2503 Errors when attempting to Install or Uninstall programs

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  1. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
       #1

    2052 & 2503 Errors when attempting to Install or Uninstall programs


    I have a Windows 7 Professional, 32-Bit Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 Laptop. When attempting to uninstall or install programs I receive a 2502 or 2503 error message. I have made certain that I have permissions set correctly for the Admin User, I've attempted numerous "fixes" that are listed on the internet, but nothing works. I am mostly concerned with installing TurboTax 2017, but would also like to uninstall a few unneeded programs. I am running Windows 7 Build 7601 with SP 1 with all of the current updates.
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  2. Posts : 2,798
    Windows 7 x64, Vista x64, 8.1 smartphone
       #2

    Welcome to Seven Forums


    Try the steps in post #2 of this thread 2502, 2503 errors on Windows 7
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  3. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #3

    Hi mommafox65, welcome to the forum,

    This might help!

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...0-02ab17dfcd88
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  4. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I have attempted both of these Methods with no success:

    Method 1
    Unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister Windows Installer. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. On the "Start" menu, click "Run.

    2. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /unreg", and then press ENTER.

    3. On the "Start" menu, click "Run".

    4. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /regserver", and then press ENTER.

    Method 2

    Check permissions within the Installer folder. To do this, follow these steps.

    1. Click on Start and in the Start Search bar > type in > c: /windows/installer.

    2. Right click on c: /windows/installer at the top under programs and click properties.

    3. Click on the security tab > Verify if System and Administrator account has Full access permissions.

    4. The Everyone account should have read and execute permissions, List Folder Contents, and Read.
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  5. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Paul Black said:
    Hi mommafox65, welcome to the forum,

    This might help!

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...0-02ab17dfcd88
    Paul, I tried this, but it didn't work. I've spent days on this...Frustrating!
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  6. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #6

    OK mommafox65,

    This is a long shot but worth trying:

    1. Click START and type CMD.
    2. Right click on CMD and select RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR.
    3. Type TASKMGR and press ENTER.
    4. Click the PROCESSES tab.
    5. Right click EXPLORER.EXE.
    6. Click END PROCESS.
    7. Click FILE, NEW-TASK (...RUN).
    8. Enter EXPLORER.EXE and click OK.
    9. If the program is on your computer double click it and see if it installs.

    Good luck!

    EDIT:

    Forgot to mention, if a box appears at step 7 that says "Create this task with administrative privileges" then TICK it.
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  7. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Paul, I tried this and it doesn't work either. I'm wondering if there's a problem with Windows 7 OS. I can't uninstall anything either. ?????
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  8. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I also created a new Admin User account and tried installing/uninstalling there...????
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  9. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #9

    Hi mommafox65,

    I know this might sound like a stupid question, but is the DATE and TIME correct?
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  10. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    The date and time are correct. Any suggestions other than reinstalling the OS?
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