Unable to install or update FixMe.IT Expert application
Problem
You may receive one of the following error messages upon attempting to update or install the Expert application:
- This installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and is accessible, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.
- This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.
- The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it.
- A fatal error occurred during installation.
- This action is only valid for products that are currently installed.
Cause
These issues may occur when:
- The Windows Installer database file (.msi) is missing from the Windows Installer cache, which is located in the following folder: %windir%\installer.
- The Windows Installer database was corrupted during a previous uncompleted Installation or Uninstallation procedure.
- Your computer registry is corrupted and/or cluttered.
Solution
To resolve this issue, you need to do the following:
- Uninstall all existing FixMe.IT Expert files from your computer using a cleanup component. In order to do this, download and run FixmeitExpertRemover.exe with administrator rights.
- Download and install the Expert application using the following Windows Installer package (FixMeitExpert.msi): https://fixme.it/TechinlineExpert.msi
Affected operating systems:
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2008/R2
- Windows Server 2012/R2
- Windows 7
- Windows 8/8.1
- Windows 10
- Windows 11