Err Msg: Add/Remove Programs Another Installation Is Already in Progress

ID: Q232571


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Premium, version 2000
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the Add/Remove Programs tool for Office 2000 on a computer running Windows 2000, you may receive the following error message:

Add/Remove Programs

Another Installation is already in progress. Complete that installation before proceeding with this install.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if you install Office 2000 on a computer running Windows 95/98, and then upgrade to use Windows 2000.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Close the Add/Remove Programs tool and Control Panel.


  2. Restart Windows 2000.


  3. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.


  4. Click Microsoft Office 2000, and then click Change or Remove.


NOTE: You may need to manually delete the Office 2000 icons from the Startup group and the Programs menu.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows 2000.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg kbsetup kbtool
Version : WINDOWS:2000; :2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: December 30, 1999
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