Error in installing some new programs "Object already exists"

SwiftCheese · 22 Aug 2014

3 installations now refuse to install onto my computer and I can't make any sense of why they won't install nor can I find an explanation anywhere on the internet.

Three completely different programs have refused to install.

1. Adobe Reader

2. BBC iPlayer

3. Dawngate (moba game)

Each of these programs, towards the end of the install, stop on "Updating component registration" and a dialog box pops up with an error that only says "Object already exists"

Does anybody know what's going on here and how I can fix it? It'd be really nice to read my PDF's again.

Thanks in advance for the help.

HarriePateman · 22 Aug 2014

I would recommend that you clean up your registry with CCleaner. As sometimes when you un-install a program the keys are still left in the Registry.

SwiftCheese · 22 Aug 2014

I used CCleaner to clean my registry, but the installations still aren't working and the installers are all still showing the same error.

HarriePateman · 22 Aug 2014

Im stumped

SwiftCheese · 22 Aug 2014

HarriePateman said:

Im stumped

As am I.
Thanks for trying to help me out.

HarriePateman · 22 Aug 2014

No worries, il ask of of the other members to come over and take a look.

HarriePateman · 22 Aug 2014

Someone should be along here soon.

SwiftCheese · 22 Aug 2014

Thanks :)

HarriePateman · 22 Aug 2014

No worries SwiftCheese, and welcome to SevenForums

ThrashZone · 22 Aug 2014

Hi this has saved my bacon a few time after uninstalling something and using system restore to an earlier time and the fragments of the uninstalled programs return,
Fix problems that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled

Edit use the Installing programs option,
I believe you might have to repeat for each program not being able to install ?
I believe Revo uninstaller is a bit better than ccleaner when uninstalling programs ?
Possibly the newer version is better ccleaner that is ?
Cheers.