Google Check: Chris Painter's blog. Culprit: DTF custom actions.
"It seems this kind of error is triggered by DTF custom actions executed as immediate when the setup is launched from "Apps and Features" manager
".
Solution: Are you uninstalling or installing? If you are uninstalling, try the old ARP applet
(Add / Remove Programs
).
Hold Windows Key => Tap R => Type: appwiz.cpl => Press: ENTER in order to open the Add / Remove Programs Applet
.
Deployment Tools Foundation: DTF
=>
Deployment Tools Foundation
- included with the WiX toolset. A .NET wrapper for the Win32 MSI API with value added features: sample 1, sample 2 (using Microsoft.Deployment.WindowsInstaller;
).
Makes custom actions possible with emulated code (.NET). Richer API, but more dependencies (.NET Framework) and layers to depend upon - some problems invariably result.
Quick Checks:
- Google exact error message
- Try to reboot and then try again (sorts pending reboots & locks).
- Temporarily disable anti-virus / security software before deployment (locking & blocking).
- Make sure you run with admin rights (permissions).
General Purpose Deployment Debugging:
And more in the the "Deployment mnemonic" section here and down the page.