Help with MSI 1704
Help with MSI (Microsoft Installer) error 1704: An install for [2] is currently suspended. You must undo the changes made by that install to continue. Do you want to undo those changes?
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20 years ago
One reason this can occur, is if you do not restart your computer when a previous setup prompted you to. Reboot, to ensure this is not your issue.
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Other places to read on this error:
MS KB 228655
Chris Millard has actually written a program to help with this issue called the "Error 1704 Cleanup Utility 1.0":
"Sometimes, when you try to (un)install a program packaged with Windows Installer, the routine fails. It leaves behind registry entries that give an Error 1704 - preventing further (un)installs of Windows Installer packaged programs. This FREE utility will remove the registry entries that cause the Error 1704." Click here to download.
Dealing with Norton AntiVirus 7.x? See this article.
Other places to read on this error:
MS KB 228655
Chris Millard has actually written a program to help with this issue called the "Error 1704 Cleanup Utility 1.0":
"Sometimes, when you try to (un)install a program packaged with Windows Installer, the routine fails. It leaves behind registry entries that give an Error 1704 - preventing further (un)installs of Windows Installer packaged programs. This FREE utility will remove the registry entries that cause the Error 1704." Click here to download.
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