A new installation cannot be started because another Windows Installer task is in progress.
Appears when running multiple installations or updates simultaneously.
Check ongoing installations and Windows Update tasks.
If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.
Appears when running multiple installations or updates simultaneously.
Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes
Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.
A new installation cannot be started because another Windows Installer task is in progress.
Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes
Check points: Make sure the new installation starts while the other installation is complete.
If you are experiencing “game crashing” symptoms, possible causes include game file or driver issues, overlays, or background app conflicts. Check error messages, game files, graphics drivers, overlays and hardware stability in that order.
If “computer slows down” repeatedly, it is better to narrow it down to excessive background processes and insufficient storage space rather than changing several settings at once. First look for CPU, memory, and disk bottlenecks in Task Manager and check startup programs, storage space, and temperature.
Content review date: 2026-10-07