Windows 10: cannot install .msi files anymore

Good day all,

All of a sudden, I cannot install .msi files anymore.





I tried a few things as a quick fix but no success. Any idea how to resolve this issue ? I’m clueluess and would like to avoid formatting/reinstalling the OS

Counting on the geek force within the air
Thanks in advance !

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Cannot install MSI files in Windows 10

Easiest way is to start the msi file via Windows command line and open the command line 'run as administrator'!

• Click Start.
• 
  In the Start Search box, type cmd, and then press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
  
• 
  Switch in the cmd to the MSI path and install the msi via cmd
  

 

Windows Installer Error: This installation package cannot be opened.

Hi AJ,

Thank you for posting in Community.

We are glad to provide the assistance required to help you answer your query.

The above error can occur if the locally cached Windows Installer package (*.msi) file is damaged or corrupted.

To rectify the above, I suggest that you try the steps mentioned below and check if you are able to install the software successfully.

• Open the \Windows\Installer folder on your computer's hard disk.
• Right-click any file with an .msi extension.
• Click Properties on the shortcut menu. The
  Subject box on the Summary tab contains the name of the product that installed the .msi file.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each .msi file in the \Installer folder, and delete the .msi file for the software that you are trying to install.

Hope this helps

 

Can't install msi files.

Hello Arjun,

This error could be caused by an incorrect setup file for your Windows version or the download may have been corrupted. To isolate the issue about installing the MSI file, we would like to know the following information:

• Have you checked if the setup file of the application matches the architecture of Windows (32-bit or 64-bit)?
• Are there any third-party antivirus applications installed on your device?
• Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior experiencing this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far to resolve the issue? This is
  for us to know and avoid any duplication of efforts on your end.

As an initial troubleshooting step, we recommend that you
perform a clean boot to make sure no application is causing the issue.
Clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when installing a program in Windows 10.

Note: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the KB article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

We look forward to your response.