About this tag
The package tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about software installation packages on Windows, including Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, MSI and EXE installer files, and Windows app packages. Users share troubleshooting steps for common errors like error 2908, package not registered, and issues with the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Topics also include managing the Packages folder for Windows apps, resetting Metro-style applications via PowerShell, and locating security update packages on the Microsoft Update Catalog. The tag reflects practical help for installing, updating, and repairing software packages across Windows 10 and other versions, with a focus on resolving installation failures and system-level package problems.
  1. R

    Impossible to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64)

    Windows makes it is impossible for me to install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable x64 package. (my system is Windows 10 x64) A simple search reveals that many Windows users have this issua and it's become a notorious problem. What I've done so far: In Control Panel I uninstalled all...
  2. R

    Windows installation error.

    I am attempting to install TurboTax2021 on my Dell XPS8900 SSD drive. I first tried to install from the CD and then from the downloaded software which TurboTax suggested I download, and both times I get a message saying "The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package...
    • Ron Leinweber
    • Thread
    • advice code 2908 dell download error installation net framework package software ssd support system file checker troubleshooting turbotax unexpected update user help windows xps8900
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. W

    How do i fix windows apps updating and not opening and having a line, can someone get me a copy of your packages folder for windows apps.

    How do i fix windows apps updating and not opening and having a line, can someone get me a copy of your packages folder for windows apps. that happend when i updated to 21h1 , can resetting your pc help?
    • windowsnoob
    • Thread
    • 21h1 app error fix not opening package reset troubleshooting updating windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. M

    Windows 10 Windows Subsystem for Linux not found

    Hi! I added Windows Subsystem for Linux by Windows software and packages. I rebooted and tried to execute anything... I found nothing with Linux subsystem - even Windows Terminal allows not to start WSL tab/window - what normally does... Can anybody to help me find Windows subsystem for Linux...
  5. MyHandsAreCold

    Windows 10 Can't Open Office Apps

    Recently I started having issues opening Word on my Lenovo computer. Whenever I try to open documents to edit them, I can't find word in the open with folder, and when I could open it in Word, it always said things like "package not registered" or "package could not be found". What should I do?
  6. P

    Windows 7 Why is there oftentimes a setup.exe AND a setup.msi in ONE installer package?

    When I download software from official webpages then I observe oftentimes a setup.exe AND a setup.msi within the just downloaded single *.zip installer package. Example: bcTester by QualitySoft: Download Why are there TWO files? Shouldn't it be enough to provide only ONE (either exe or msi)...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • bctester download exe installation installer msi package qualitysoft setup software user help windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. kemical

    Windows 10 Changes to security updates

    Changes to Security Update Links Updates have historically been published on both the Microsoft Download Center and the Microsoft Update Catalog and Security Bulletins linked directly to update packages on the Microsoft Download Center. Some updates will no longer be available from the...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • change customers download center links microsoft microsoft update catalog package security security bulletin update
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. Neemobeer

    Windows 10 Resetting Metro style application

    This tutorial will help you reset any metro style application, this includes Cortana and Microsoft Edge Open Windows Explorer (Windows Key + e) Navigate to C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Local\Packages Shortcut: Type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages in the address bar The folders should be in the format...
    • Neemobeer
    • Thread
    • appdata application application issues appxpackage computer tips cortana elevated prompt file explorer file management metro style microsoft edge package powershell registry reset software reset troubleshooting tutorial user guide windows key
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  9. N

    Windows 10 mijn map Packages is 307 gb groot is dit wel normaal?

    Ben van windows 7 naar Windows 10 gegaan en heb een interne schijf van 1TB Maar zag tot Mijn Verbazing dat deze vol was :-(. Toen ik verder ben Gaan Kijken Kwam ik in C: \ Users \ ??????? \ AppData \ Local\ Daar Stond Een map Packages en die was meer als 300 gb !!! Kan ik Dit verkleinen of...
    • noennieh
    • Thread
    • appdata disk space file size internal drive optimization package storage windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. K

    Windows 10 Microsoft net native runtime package help

    Hi Whenever i go in to the Microsoft store and check for updates on the apps that I have. I keep getting this over and over it it downtown OK and says complete. When I go back to check for any other updates the some exact update. How do I fix this ? and I can not find Microsoft net native...
    • Kevin34
    • Thread
    • app error microsoft store net native package runtime software troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. I

    Installing OTRS 3.0.12 application on win 2008 R2 64 bit

    Hello, I would like to install OTRS 3.0.12 application on win 2008 R2 64 bit. Can anyone please help me out ? I have tried activestate and strawberry perl but am unable to install manual packages. Further more, i have to install mysql too. I would highly appreciate if anybody can help. Sent...
    • IndianApple
    • Thread
    • 2008 r2 64-bit activestate application community support database help installation installation guide iphone mysql otr package software strawberry perl tapatalk troubleshooting version 3.0.12 windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  12. ShoobieStomper

    Windows 8.1 Visual C++ Redistribuatble Packages

    Hey, guys! I just have a quick question. I have installed many games recently and most all of them have some version of the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages included. So, if I were to download all of the packages (2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013) and install them prior to installing any games...
    • ShoobieStomper
    • Thread
    • compatibility games installation package redistributable setup software support troubleshooting visual c++
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Games
  13. Altin Guberi

    Windows 8 Microsoft App Store Format?

    Hello. I would like to know what is the format of app that are in Windows Store , For example at Google Play Store , they are .apk. And here?
    • Altin Guberi
    • Thread
    • app store application distribution formatting microsoft microsoft store package software windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. H

    Windows 7 Trouble Installing Software

    I downloaded "Calibre v1.47.0", and opened the Windows Installer Package normally. I always am able to install software, and this problem met me for the first time. An error message pops up, saying: This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that...
  15. seekermeister

    FedEx

    Somewhat to my surprise, because of the reputation of FedEx, I've been having some delivery problems with them. Of course, the degree of the problem varies, depending on the person making the deliveries, and it not always obvious who that person is, when they don't knock on the door, and leave...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • annoyance carrier complications customer service delivery drivers exception experience fedex feedback homedelivery issues notifications package problem replacement reputation shipping tracking
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  16. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 What software are people using to create a virtual machine?

    Hi I decided to install 8.1 in a virtual machine setup. I see that there are a number of software packages that you can use to do this. So what are people using. I've never done this before, so I'll be learning as I go. If anyone has any advice or things to watch out for I'd appreciate any...
  17. S

    Windows 7 .NET Framework 3.5 installation from microsoft's online full package

    If the .NET Framework (2.0-3.5) is messed up somehow and system restore doesn't work, the obvious solution is to download it from Microsoft website and install thereafter. There are other ways too. But the downloaded full package (about 197MB in size) failed to install. A search here and there...
    • Sidd
    • Thread
    • download installation microsoft net framework package software system restore troubleshooting windows 8 windows update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. R

    Windows 7 Cygwin on Win7

    Hello guys, I've wanted to use RLDev on windows 7 so I downloaded Cygwin but the problem is, Cygwin.bat is not working. I can use terminal; mintty.exe but the packages that I download before installation (make, binutils etc.) don't working. I need help guys :(
    • RazoR
    • Thread
    • build tools command line cygwin installation mintty package rldev software issues terminal windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  19. T

    Windows 7 Why don't we see dependency error in windows

    I had used ubuntu earlier for some time and had observed several errors during installation of even a very simple package. Now when I use windows I observed that not even a single installation go unfinished. Do windows packages not need any dependency..or do they have all their dependency...
  20. T

    Windows 7 Help .msi Installer not Working

    Hi I'm have big problems with the .msi installer. Every time i try to download and .msi package it either says verify that the file exists or that it doesn't work. Please Help Tim
    • Tim Vos
    • Thread
    • download error file issues installation installer msi package support troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support