Cant install anything


  1. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
       #1

    Cant install anything


    Hi

    I have a toshiba satellite laptop with windows 7. It was amazing to use but till i encountered a huge problem. I can not install anything. Every software has "error opening file for writing" errors. I tried a system restore but still wouldnt help. I just got it so there is not chance of viruses.

    Please help me. You guys are my only hope
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Welcome

    Maybe, this may help. Sorry that you are having another problem.

    Windows Installer Error Messages (Windows)

    Once again, see about the clean install. I think that is the cause of all the problems.
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  3. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I did ask my family friend. He said he will ask the person who did it. Is there anything which could be the problem?
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    Yes my friend, bottom line. An upgrade install is unstable. All the problems that you had with the prior OS, will remain. I have seen in posts, an upgrade referred as a frankenseven. If your buddy tells you it was a clean install we will try to fix it. If it was an upgrade, you have to install, again. We will help. It is easy.
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  5. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #5

    I would definitely do a clean reinstall ... in the time you spend chasing down a possible solution to the problem, you can reinstall the OS and be up and running... Good luck...
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  6. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I tried safe mode and the install works fine. Free youtube to mp3 converter works perfect
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  7. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    i dont know how but when i used it in safe mode it works perfectly. Might have solved my problem but dont worry guys I am still going to ask him about the install
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  8. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #8

    It is not just suppose to work in safe mode
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  9. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I know but the install worked in safe mode so I am good for now. I have asked the guys and he is going to ask the person who did it.
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