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December 24th, 2008, 11:08 AM
#46
Driver Terrier
Welcome to Windrivers KAG
Which post were you referring to?
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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December 24th, 2008, 11:14 AM
#47
Message from DOUBLETREE2004 re: fix for "cannot run two device installations-Error FIX" It worked for me.
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December 24th, 2008, 11:22 AM
#48
Driver Terrier
Ah DoubleTrouble's post ok, thanks!
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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August 4th, 2009, 06:42 PM
#49
Originally Posted by DoubleTrouble2004
After an exhaustive search on Google and contacting Microsoft on two different occassions for support on the Add Hardware Wizard error of "Cannot run two device installations", I have fixed my Windows XP.
Solution that worked for me:
Step I. backup registry
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1. Click Start->Run, type "regedit.exe" in the Open box, and click OK.
2. In Registry Editor, click File->Export.
3. Specify a name in the File Name box, making sure that "All" is selected in the Export range box, and then click Save.
***(Probably not a bad idea to create a RESTORE point in XP also just to be safe)
Step II. Delete some keys
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1. Click Start->Run, type "regedit.exe" in the Open box, and click OK.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Setup"
3. If there is any key or values named "FactoryPreInstallInProgress", please right click and delete it.
4. Repeat the above steps to delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Factory
5. Restart the computer.
Upon restart my PC ran the Hardware Wizard and prompted me for a restart so it could rebuild the deleted registry keys. After restart it was fixed and I am now able to use the "Add Hardware Wizard".
I am new to this forum. Found Double Trouble 2004's reply. I have had this problem for months and could find no one that knew how to fix it. Then today I found your fix for the problem. It worked!
I wish I could buy you a steak, but a heart felt thank you will have to do. You made my day.
Oldphoneman
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August 20th, 2009, 04:08 PM
#50
Driver Terrier
Welcome to Windrivers Oldphoneman
I am glad this forum helped you - if you have any other questions, please feel free to post again.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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November 4th, 2009, 09:25 PM
#51
Hey, registered because I had this problem. This thread one of the only real thing I could find in the google search that actually offered solutions.
I was having an issue with a Logitech USB cordless mouse, It wouldn't install, the hardware wizard was running and wouldn't let me manually install the drivers because it was 'using them'.
I tried the registry solutions in this thread, non of them worked (didn't have those entries). Even did an XP re-install no dice.
So anyway, to fix my problem I used Revo Uninstaller to uninstall Set-point, and everything else it installs with it.
I then went into task manager and noticed update.exe running, I closed this, and all of a sudden the hardware wizard told me the driver installed had failed. But, this ended it's process, meaning I could just add-hardware again.
Worked.
So if you happen to be having this issue with a cordless mouse, hope that helps.
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November 5th, 2009, 01:51 AM
#52
Intel Mod
Welcome to WinDrivers appox, and thanks for posting the details of what worked for you.
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October 10th, 2011, 05:00 PM
#53
Thank you!
Registered so I could say thank you to the person(s) who helped with this solution..six years later it still did the job! Thank you again.
Originally Posted by DoubleTrouble2004
After an exhaustive search on Google and contacting Microsoft on two different occassions for support on the Add Hardware Wizard error of "Cannot run two device installations", I have fixed my Windows XP.
Solution that worked for me:
Step I. backup registry
-------------------------------------
1. Click Start->Run, type "regedit.exe" in the Open box, and click OK.
2. In Registry Editor, click File->Export.
3. Specify a name in the File Name box, making sure that "All" is selected in the Export range box, and then click Save.
***(Probably not a bad idea to create a RESTORE point in XP also just to be safe)
Step II. Delete some keys
-------------------------------------
1. Click Start->Run, type "regedit.exe" in the Open box, and click OK.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Setup"
3. If there is any key or values named "FactoryPreInstallInProgress", please right click and delete it.
4. Repeat the above steps to delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Factory
5. Restart the computer.
Upon restart my PC ran the Hardware Wizard and prompted me for a restart so it could rebuild the deleted registry keys. After restart it was fixed and I am now able to use the "Add Hardware Wizard".
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October 10th, 2011, 06:31 PM
#54
Intel Mod
We're glad to know you were helped. Thanks for taking the time to sign up.
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October 11th, 2011, 08:10 AM
#55
Registered User
Very Cool that my fix from 2005 is still helping users. Thanks for taking the time to sign up and give feedback. That's what tech support is all about. Thanks FishingwithFredo!
Last edited by DoubleTrouble2004; October 11th, 2011 at 08:21 AM.
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December 17th, 2012, 05:29 AM
#56
Hi,
Registered just to thank you for the solution to this problem.
I was installing a camera from Hewlett Packard when the error occurred.
Like the others I did not find on Microsoft , HP or the internet.
PHEW !!
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December 17th, 2012, 05:42 AM
#57
Driver Terrier
Originally Posted by atkin
Hi,
Registered just to thank you for the solution to this problem.
I was installing a camera from Hewlett Packard when the error occurred.
Like the others I did not find on Microsoft , HP or the internet.
PHEW !!
Wow this thread just keeps on giving! Welcome to Windrivers Atkin. Let us know if you have any more questions.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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December 17th, 2012, 01:00 PM
#58
Registered User
I second the WOW! This thread has been going a long time.
Originally Posted by NooNoo
Wow this thread just keeps on giving! Welcome to Windrivers Atkin. Let us know if you have any more questions.
I'm glad that this fix is still helping people. Awesome!
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