uninstall/install internal error 2503 and 2502

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Tmac01

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i've had this error since i tried re installing steam, and have been searching everywhere for how to fix it and still everything i try doesnt work, anyone know how to fix this
 

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hi,

have you tried to install the program with Administrator Privileges and in Windows XP compatibility mode?
 

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i don't know what windows XP compatibility mode is and when i try to go to c/windows/installer it gives me a dialog box that says it is not accessible and access denied
 

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Sounds like a permissions issue to me.
 

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Run as Administrator or Elevated Admin rights = Right Click on .EXE file (install file) and a small window will open, you will then see an option that says "Run as Administrator"... you now left click on this option.
 

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Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate)
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Intel i5-4670K
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ASRock Z87 Extreme 6
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i've already tried to run as administrator... one of the first things i did. still nothing is helping
 

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just tried that it did not work either
 

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Have you gone to the Steam Forums or Tech support to see if they can lend a hand or shed some light?
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built... Intel/Nvidia/ASRock
OS
Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate)
CPU
Intel i5-4670K
Motherboard
ASRock Z87 Extreme 6
Memory
8GBs Ripjaws 2133Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GTX660 (2GBs)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2216W
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 SSD 120GBs
Samsung 750GB 32MB cache
1.5 TB
PSU
PC Cooling 750w Silencer
Case
Thermaltake Spedo Advance
Cooling
Std Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Logitech G9
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Comcast 20Mbit
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
its not just steam, its with almost all the programs i try to install/uninstall and im almost certain that steam didnt cause the problem
 

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Well, is simple... either you waste more time waiting for an answer or... just reinstall a fresh copy of Windows again.

That or try to repair windows and see if that gets the error fix.
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built... Intel/Nvidia/ASRock
OS
Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate)
CPU
Intel i5-4670K
Motherboard
ASRock Z87 Extreme 6
Memory
8GBs Ripjaws 2133Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GTX660 (2GBs)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2216W
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 SSD 120GBs
Samsung 750GB 32MB cache
1.5 TB
PSU
PC Cooling 750w Silencer
Case
Thermaltake Spedo Advance
Cooling
Std Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Logitech G9
Internet Speed
Comcast 20Mbit
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
haha yea i know thats what i need to do, this is my last resort, i really dont want to re install windows 7 but idk maybe i will get windows 8
 

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Tmac01 said:
haha yea i know thats what i need to do, this is my last resort, i really dont want to re install windows 7 but idk maybe i will get windows 8
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remain to Windows 7, especially if you play a lot games :) Windows 8 is not yet optimized for gaming
 

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