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Cannot reinstall Inventor 2023 even after clean uninstall and MSfixitTool

fuzzyman_verity — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:19:55 GMT

I was having issues with with my license activation so I decided to reinstall Inventor 2023, and after uninstalling it I was not able to reinstall due to the last install not being completely removed. I tried to use the MSfixitTool to remove what was left of Inventor with it failing to do so. I then followed the Clean Uninstall guide to no avail. MSfixitTool is still showing that Inventor is still there but it fails to remove it. What can I do now other than reinstall windows?

Re: Cannot reinstall Inventor 2023 even after clean uninstall and MSfixitTool

TravisNave — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:34:30 GMT

Make sure that there are no instances of the files in Program Files, ProgramData, Common Files, or the Windows registry. Clearly it is finding some remnants that is causing an issue. I assume it is no longer listed in Control Panel? If you still have issues, post your installation log file here.

Re: Cannot reinstall Inventor 2023 even after clean uninstall and MSfixitTool

andr3sant0s — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:55:31 GMT

Hi @fuzzyman_verity

In this kind of situation I usually use this troubleshooter.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d

Re: Cannot reinstall Inventor 2023 even after clean uninstall and MSfixitTool

handjonathan — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:49:06 GMT

Hi @fuzzyman.verity

Thanks a lot for posting your question to the forums!   Have the solutions suggested by @TravisNave @andr3sant0s helped with your issue?
 
We look forward to hearing back from you with more information so we can help you as a community! 