Most of the time, al instalar MS Office 2010 over an older version of MS Office (2003, 2007), you may receive the following error message during installation.
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 encountered an error during installation.
The Windows Installer service cannot update one or more protected Windows files.
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 encountered an error during installation
This error also does not return any error code. An error code provides more information about the error message, but unfortunately, this error message does not provide further information about the problem. Here, in this article, I will tell all the possible solutions to fix the MS Office installation error.
How to fix MS Office installation error 2010 in Windows 7/8/10?
There are many reasons that can trigger an Office installation failure and the fixes are different depending on the cause. Here, I am explaining the most suitable repair techniques that can surely solve a problem.
Method 1: fix using advanced system repair tool
Mostly, this error occurs when system files are missing, corrupted registry entries, outdated drivers and software and if there is any malware on your PC.
Solution: You should use the advanced system repair tool to repair all these areas with one click. By cleaning and speeding up the PC with the System Optimizer tool, most likely you will not have any problem installing MS Office.
Method 2: All time favorite solution: restart your computer
And. Restarting a computer may fix the 50% from PC problems for no reason. You must restart your computer and then try to install MS Office 2013/2010 O 2007. Sometimes, if you installed a program or driver before installing Office, it is necessary to restart the PC. Without restarting your PC if you try to install MS Office, most likely you will get the install error.
Method 3: update windows and drivers
If you haven't updated Windows, most likely the required service pack is not available and the new MS Office installation may finish during installation. You need to make sure that your Windows operating system and all installed drivers are properly updated.
Method 4: rename Microsoft help folder
This technique also works like a charm. Follow the steps given.
Paso 1: press Tecla de Windows + R to open Run windows.
Paso 2: Kind % ProgramData% in the run window and press OK
Paso 3: Look for Microsoft Help folder and rename to Microsoft Help.
Paso 4: Now try to install Microsoft Office 2007 o Microsoft Office Professional 2010/2013
Method 5: install MS Office with an administrative account
The main reason behind MS Office installation error is that MS Office installation is unable to write data to ProgramData folder. This is because your account does not have administrative privileges to install the application. Restart your PC's administrator mode and then try to install Office.
Paso 1: press Tecla de Windows + R and open Run Dialog Box.
Paso 2: Kind lusrmgr.msc and press OK.
Paso 3: Double click on Users> Right click on Administrator> Select properties.
Paso 4: Mark off The account is disabled and clicks Apply for Y OK.
Paso 5: Restart the PC. Now, you will get administrative icon on login screen.
Method 6: Install MS Office in clean boot mode.
When you boot your PC into clean boot mode, the PC will only load the basic and necessary drivers. In clean boot mode, try to install MS Office and most likely your office will install without any error. Here is the detailed guide using step by step (picture) on how to start the PC in clean boot mode.
Clean Boot Boot in Windows 7/8/10: Step by Step
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