Error A Script Required For This Install To Complete Could Not Be Run When Running A Microsoft Fix it Solution!
Problem description
When running a Microsoft Fix it solution you may encounter an error stating a script required for the install could not be run. This error generally occurs when a security or antivirus program blocks scripts from running.
Error message details
There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A script required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.
Resolutions
To resolve this problem, turn off script blocking in your security or antivirus program.
- McAfee AntiVirus
- Update to a newer version of McAfee AntiVirus
- Turn off ScriptStopper (PDF pg. 21)
- Symantec Norton AntiVirus
- Update to a newer version of Symantec Norton AntiVirus
- Turn off Script Blocking in Symantec Norton AntiVirus
- Turn off Script Blocking in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002, 2003, or 2004
If you experience this problem with another program and find a solution, please leave a comment for other users on this blog.
Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Use this Microsoft Fix it automated soltion to remove IE8 if you need to. But if you are only having problems with certain Web sites, you might want to try Compatibility View first. Resetting Internet Explorer can also solve some problems and avoid uninstallingAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Use this automated solution to reset file and registry permissions and other default settings for security in Windows.Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Oh, this is priceless. Was it put out April 1?Anonymous
April 07, 2009
If you use AVIRA Antivir you need it do deactivated as wellAnonymous
April 16, 2009
Hello, Comment stop the manuscript? Where is the safety program? Thank you. CordiallyAnonymous
May 12, 2009
IE stinka I wANT IT UNINSTALLED YOU CAN DO IT....i ALREADY RAN IT TO DELETE, BUT ITS, STILL HERE, i AM NOT YOUR tech OK..... GR GrAnonymous
May 18, 2009
I get this error and I use Windows Live OneCare. What next?Anonymous
May 19, 2009
OK, let me clarify. I have Windows Live One Care and I've turned off the script protection and I still get this error. Why can't I get this utility to run on my Vista machine?Anonymous
July 17, 2009
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July 24, 2009
Re-Install the Windows Script 5.6 for Windows – For 2000/XP: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C717D943-7E4B-4622-86EB-95A22B832CAA&displaylang=en (661kb). For 98, NT: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0A8A18F6-249C-4A72-BFCF-FC6AF26DC390&displaylang=en (665kb)Anonymous
August 07, 2009
Is there an easy way to view the results? When I open the XML file it opens in IE, and appears to have formatting instructions in the code but simply shows raw XML code.Anonymous
August 29, 2009
i got this error a number of times and installing the right script has dot me out of here.Anonymous
September 29, 2010
I have install the Skype and then I have facing the problem with script required please provide me the solution as soon as possible.Anonymous
September 29, 2010
I have install the Skype and then I have facing the problem with script required please provide me the solution as soon as possible. and I have the windows 2007Anonymous
September 08, 2011
I have Microsoft Essentials I can't find turn off Script on it. What do I do now?Anonymous
August 05, 2012
turn off script blocking in your securityAnonymous
April 30, 2013
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March 25, 2014
Tried turning off Symantec End Point Protection, (in Win 7 SP1 Pro) for the Word RTF fix. No difference.Anonymous
June 14, 2014
Hi I'm am trying to download / instal my order auto desktop pro 6 and it keeps having this pop up ....or saying that I can save the file here because I'm missing my installer! I previously downloaded it on another computer but it was running to slow and I need to get my art work done ...so is there any way you can help me?
The website help is doing nothing to help me resolve the issue and its getting rather frustrating!
Thanks
-christineAnonymous
August 04, 2014
I turn off but not instal