I get error 2502 and 2503 while trying to install and uninstall programs

Anonymous
2013-08-17T08:10:38+00:00

Original title: Problems with installing and uninstalling.     

Recently, whenever I try to install or uninstall anything I get the errors 2503 and 2502. After I close both the errors the installer/uninstaller Immediately closes without modifying the chosen program in any way. what do the errors 2503 and 2502 mean, and how can I fix them?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-09T05:51:53+00:00

    Right click "temp" folder in windows. Goto properties and Security tab and add authenticated user in list.

    Now try.It will work as the problem is due to "temp" folder rights.

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