About this tag
The tag nsis error covers issues where Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) installers fail during software setup on Windows. Common causes include corrupted installer files, insufficient permissions, antivirus interference, or problems with the Windows Temp folder. Users report errors when installing programs like VLC or Adobe Flash Player, often after a fresh Windows 7 installation or after moving system folders to another drive. Solutions discussed include running the installer as administrator, cleaning the Temp folder, disabling antivirus temporarily, copying the installer to the C: drive before running it, and using sfc /scannow to repair system files. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 and later versions.
  1. gianniscfa

    Windows 7 windows 7 problems..

    Hello.. i want to install windows 7 but i have problems when install them... i want some programs but i cant install them.. for example, on adobe flash player stacks on 5% and says internet connection error.. and on some other programs like vlc says nsis error.. i have try to run sfc /scannow...
    • gianniscfa
    • Thread
    • 4gb ram 500gb hdd antivirus flash player fx-6300 installation installation issues internet access motherboard nsis error performance issues sfc software issues tech support troubleshooting update virtualbox vlc windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. M

    Windows 7 Annoying Problem After Fresh Install

    Hi, new to this forum, looks interesting and looks like it might be a place to visit. My fresh install - Win 7 x 64 (after buying new SSD) which has been working well for a few years seems to be playing me up a bit. I wonder if anyone here has some knowledge that they could share so I can sleep...
    • Miggins
    • Thread
    • cache clean install configuration drive issues file management installation installer nsis error permissions software issues ssd tech support temporary files troubleshooting user rights windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Alvar van Rijn

    Windows 7 Installer issues? Temp folder issues?

    Problem When installing a program with a setup file from my data partition (E:\) or a (virtual) disk to C:\ I get error codes indicating installer cannot create files in the temp folder. When I then copy the setup file to anywhere on C:\ it runs and installs without any problem. So I can't...
    • Alvar van Rijn
    • Thread
    • access denied avast clean install data partition error codes folders installation issues installer nsis error ownership permissions repair setup file sfc scan temp files troubleshooting uac settings virtual drive windows update
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support