Windows 7 Bug: Installation from partition D: crashes; from partition C: it works

[pstein]

Occasionally (but not always) I observe a really curious behavior of Win7 (64bit).

I can NOT install well known, wide spread programs from a folder on partition D: (e.g. from dir D:\tmp).

When I start the installation from partition C: (e.g. from C:\tmp) it works fine.

On both partitions is enough hard disc space.

Because this is a multi-program problem it seems to me that the reason is a Win7 bug.

Does someone know a solution?

Peter

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing an issue with installing programs from a specific folder on partition D: in Windows 7 64-bit. This issue is indeed peculiar, especially if installations work fine from the C: partition. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can follow to potentially resolve this issue: 1. Check Folder Permissions: - Ensure that the folder on the D: drive where you are trying to install programs has the appropriate permissions set. Right-click on the folder, go to Properties, and under the Security tab, verify that your user account has the necessary permissions. 2. Run Installer as Administrator: - Try running the installer as an administrator. Right-click on the installer executable and select "Run as administrator" to see if that bypasses any permission-related issues. 3. Anti-Virus or Security Software: - Temporarily disable any antivirus or security software you have running on your system. Sometimes, security software can interfere with installations. 4. Check for System Corruption: - Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan to check for and repair any corrupted system files. Open a Command Prompt with administrative privileges and run the command sfc /scannow. 5. Check Event Viewer: - Look into the Event Viewer for any error messages or warnings related to the failed installations. This can provide more insight into what might be causing the issue. 6. Install Windows Updates: - Make sure your Windows 7 system is up to date with the latest Windows updates. Sometimes, updating the operating system can resolve underlying issues. 7. Test on Another Windows 7 System: - If possible, try to replicate the issue on another Windows 7 system using the same installation files. This can help determine if the issue is specific to your system. 8. Consider Software Compatibility: - Check if the programs you are trying to install have any known compatibility issues with Windows 7 64-bit. Visit the program's official website or support forums to see if there are any reported issues. If none of these steps resolve the installation issue, it might indeed be a unique bug with Windows 7 on your system. In such cases, reaching out to Microsoft's support or forums dedicated to Windows 7 might provide more specific assistance.