[SOLVED] Vista Installation/Uninstallation Error (2503 & 2502)

DrFire · 06-21-2008, 02:13 PM

For some reason, any attempt using an installer is stopped by errors 2503 and 2502.
Error 2503: Called RunScript when not marked in progress.
Error 2502: Called InstallFinalize when no install in progress.

I am unable to install anything now, as all installers cease to work. I've tried googling this problem but none are very helpful. Any help is appreciated.

Also, the problem arises for installers running UNDER vista, not installing vista itself, just to clarify.

maxxx126 · 08-24-2008, 01:24 PM

I can't believe nobody could answer this. Vista sucks ! I think I am going back to XP.

DrFire · 08-26-2008, 03:57 PM

I've actually fixed it, so no worries.

maxxx126 · 08-28-2008, 09:59 AM

How did you fix it ?
I have a similar problem with JAVA runtime. I can't uninstall it and I can't reinstall it either. I have tried other utilities like ccleaner and regcure without success.

My only choice now is to reformat, but I don't think I will reinstall Vista, it is loaded with problems.

Max

06-21-2008, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrFire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	[SOLVED] Vista Installation/Uninstallation Error (2503 & 2502) For some reason, any attempt using an installer is stopped by errors 2503 and 2502. Error 2503: Called RunScript when not marked in progress. Error 2502: Called InstallFinalize when no install in progress. I am unable to install anything now, as all installers cease to work. I've tried googling this problem but none are very helpful. Any help is appreciated. Also, the problem arises for installers running UNDER vista, not installing vista itself, just to clarify.

08-24-2008, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
maxxx126 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Re: Vista Installation/Uninstallation Error (2503 & 2502) I can't believe nobody could answer this. Vista sucks ! I think I am going back to XP.

08-26-2008, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
DrFire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Vista Installation/Uninstallation Error (2503 & 2502) I've actually fixed it, so no worries.

08-28-2008, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
maxxx126 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Re: [SOLVED] Vista Installation/Uninstallation Error (2503 & 2502) How did you fix it ? I have a similar problem with JAVA runtime. I can't uninstall it and I can't reinstall it either. I have tried other utilities like ccleaner and regcure without success. My only choice now is to reformat, but I don't think I will reinstall Vista, it is loaded with problems. Max