I get an error code 0x8007078f while installing Microsoft Games.

Question

I tried to install Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE and got Errormessage:

InstallProduct Error: 0x8007078f

Complete Logfile setupexe:

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Logging Started: 09/09/2012 21:39:15

Source Folder: D:\

OS v6.1 Service Pack 1 (build 7601) 64 bit

OS Product Type: 0x00000004

User Default LCID: 0x0407

Command Line: "D:\gfwlivesetup.exe"

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(21:39:15) Direct DL: 0

(21:39:15) DL Recent: 0

(21:39:15) Offer ID:

(21:39:15) Initialized

(21:39:15) Download folder C:\Users\Ingo2\AppData\Local\Microsoft\GFWLive\Downloads

(21:39:15) Downloading version file to C:\Users\Ingo2\AppData\Local\Microsoft\GFWLive\Downloads\gfwlivesetup_20547.ver

(21:39:15) Resources initialized

(21:39:15) Download Status: go.microsoft.com

(21:39:15) Download Status: 65.55.58.195

(21:39:16) Download Status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt

(21:39:16) Download Status: text/plain

(21:39:16) Download Status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt

(21:39:16) Download Status: C:\Users\Ingo2\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\XWQZZM5N\gfwlivesetup[1].txt

(21:39:16) Download Status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt

(21:39:16) Current version: 3.5.0089.0 (WGX_XLIVE_V3.05_RTM(panblder).110411-1052)

(21:39:16) Latest version: 3.5.0089.0

(21:39:16) Install Started

(21:39:16) Downloading redists only

(21:39:16) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (Warten )

(21:39:16) Games for Windows Marketplace Client (Gefunden)

(21:39:16) Microsoft .NET Framework (Gefunden)

(21:39:16) "Windows Live ID"-Anmeldeassistent (Gefunden)

(21:39:17) Download Start Notification: 0

(21:39:17) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (Herunterladen ...)

(21:39:17) Progress 100%

(21:39:18) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (Heruntergeladen)

(21:39:18) Download Finish Notification: 0

(21:39:18) Install Started

(21:39:18) Install Start Notification

(21:39:18) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (Überprüfen ...)

(21:39:18) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (Warten )

(21:39:18) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (Installieren ...)

(21:39:18) Progress 20%

(21:39:18) Progress 22%

(21:39:18) Progress 24%

(21:39:18) Progress 26%

(21:39:18) Progress 28%

(21:39:18) Progress 30%

(21:39:18) Progress 32%

(21:39:18) Progress 34%

(21:39:18) Progress 36%

(21:39:18) Progress 38%

(21:39:18) Progress 40%

(21:39:18) Progress 41%

(21:39:18) Progress 42%

(21:39:18) Progress 43%

(21:39:18) Progress 44%

(21:39:18) Progress 45%

(21:39:18) Progress 52%

(21:39:18) Progress 53%

(21:39:18) Progress 54%

(21:39:18) An error occurred during the installation of assembly 'Microsoft.VC90.CRT,version="9.0.21022.8",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",processorArchitecture="x86",type="win32"'. Please refer to Help and Support for more information.

(21:39:18) An error occurred during the installation of assembly 'Microsoft.VC90.CRT,version="9.0.21022.8",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",processorArchitecture="x86",type="win32"'. Please refer to Help and Support for more information.

(21:39:19) Install Finish Notification: 0x8007078f

(21:39:19) InstallProduct Error: 0x8007078f

Original title: InstallProduct Error: 0x8007078f

Answer 1

You are correct GFWL does have a different site from XBOX Live.

About Live

Games for Windows - LIVE : Support Documents

If the installation stalls at 54% every time you try, as it did with the report above,

I would think the  installer became corrupt when downloading, so downloading

an new installer may help.

Download: Games for Windows Software Setup 3.5 - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

Before installing again check Programs and Features and uninstall, if any of

them are on the list  -

-Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable

-Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace

-Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant

Answer 2

Hi Nirmal,

unfortunately  none of this three methods helps.

I tried to install Microsoft Games for Windows.

What does this mean?:

InstallProduct Error: 0x8007078f

What is Code 0x8007078f?

I have Windows 7 64bit, maybe this is the problem?:

An error occurred during the installation of assembly 'Microsoft.VC90.CRT,version="9.0.21022.8",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",processorArchitecture="x86",type="win32"'.

Answer 3

Hi BonoboAffe,

Thank you for keeping us posted.

Which Microsoft Game are you trying to install?

Method 1-

Run the fixit from the article-

Diagnose and fix issues with Windows games automatically

Method 2-

Try to install the game with administrator privileges.

Refer the steps-

a) Right Click on the “Setup.exe” file and select “Run as administrator”.

Method 3-

I would recommend you to perform Clean Boot.

Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article-

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

Note: You need to follow Step 7 from the article to get the computer back to Normal Startup after performing all the troubleshooting steps.

Hope this helps!!

Answer 4

Hi Nirmal,

why do I have to post this in XBOX forums!?

This question is related to Microsoft Games for Windows!

Answer 5

Hi BonoboAffe,

You need to post your question in the XBOX forums.

Refer the link-

XBOX Forums

Hope this helps!!