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Getting error message " Setup wizard ended prematurely because of an error" when installing software

Anonymous
2013-08-30T15:13:16+00:00

Original title: Setup wizard ended prematurely because of an error. Your system has not been modified

I am having issues installing any new software or updates on my system. What ever product it maybe i am getting this error. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-09-06T17:37:15+00:00

    Here is the solution

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976982/en-us

    Thanks,

    Kurien

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-09-01T00:53:46+00:00

    Hi Kurien,

    Thank you for sharing the resolution with us which will help others facing the same problems to fix it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-01-01T05:57:17+00:00

    The item I'm trying to find is not showing up but I know its downloaded.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-08-31T10:55:51+00:00

    Hi Jessen,

    Thank you for your reply. I did a Windows 8 refresh to my OS, and everything works perfectly now. All my software's/updates are installing properly.

    Thanks,

    Kurien

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-08-31T07:07:46+00:00

    Hi Kurien,

    The issue may happen due to some software conflicts.

    To help troubleshoot error messages and other issues, you can start Windows 8 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

    **How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8******

    Note: Check the title “How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot” for reverting to normal mode.

    Please reply if you have any questions.

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