Article: Q264647
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to install any application, the installation may stop and you
may receive the following error message:
The Uninstall Shield is in use. Please stop the Uninstall Shield and try
again.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur when the permissions on the Uninst.exe file and on the
C:\Winnt directory are not set correctly.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, set the permissions on both the C:\Winnt directory and
the Uninst.exe file to:
Administrators\Full Control
System\Full Control
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : winnt:4.0
Issue type : kbprb
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