Old failed installation process locks machine from install/uninstall

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I am unable to install any software or uninsall because Windows (Vista
Business 64bit) says to me following when trying to remove or add
software.

[Window Title]
Windows Installer

[Main Instruction]
Another program is being installed. Please wait until that
installation is complete, and then try installing this software again.

[OK]

Also, windows update doesn't work anymore and every time I shutdown
machine it tries to install pending updates from Windows Update but
they do not install.

I have tried to look Windows Processes but there is no installation
process there, I cannot find any running installations. Is there some
register settings that prevents further installation?

Any advice highly appreciated.
 
JP said:
I am unable to install any software or uninsall because Windows (Vista
Business 64bit) says to me following when trying to remove or add
software.
Click to expand...
[Main Instruction]
Another program is being installed. Please wait until that
installation is complete, and then try installing this software again.
Click to expand...
Also, windows update doesn't work anymore and every time I shutdown
machine it tries to install pending updates from Windows Update but
they do not install.
Click to expand...

Try the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

Malke
 
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