0x80070652SystemLow
Error 0x80070652 — Install Already Running (ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING) | Windows System Error Fix
Windows 11Windows 10Windows Server 2022
What Does 0x80070652 Mean?
Another installation is already in progress. Windows Installer allows only one installation at a time.
Real-World Causes
- 1Two installer programs running simultaneously
- 2Background Windows Update installing while user starts another install
- 3Previous installation hung and did not complete properly
- 4Multiple users on the same machine running installers
Symptoms
- ⚠Installer shows 'another installation is in progress'
- ⚠Cannot start any new installations
- ⚠Windows Update shows this error alongside manual installs
- ⚠Error persists even after the other installer seems finished
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DIY Fix
Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home
- 1Wait for the current installation to finish
- 2Check Task Manager for running msiexec.exe processes
- 3Restart the computer to clear stuck installations
- 4Wait for Windows Update to finish before installing software
Advanced Fix
For experienced users and IT professionals
- 1End all msiexec.exe processes in Task Manager and retry
- 2Restart the Windows Installer service: 'net stop msiserver && net start msiserver'
- 3Delete the pending installation mutex if the system is stuck
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this error persist when nothing seems to be installing?
A previous installation may have crashed without properly releasing its lock. Restart the computer to clear the lock. If it persists, end all msiexec.exe processes in Task Manager and restart the Windows Installer service.
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Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.