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Error: "Setup has detected that a previous install or uninstall has been completed but requires a restart..."
Applicable for: Windows
This error appears due to a file in the Windows Temp folder, which needs to be deleted. In most cases, Windows deletes the file when the computer is restarted.
Restart your computer
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Exit all programs.
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Restart your computer.
If the problem persists, delete the Windows temporary files and reinstall your Norton product.
Delete temporary files
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Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
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Type in the following text, and then press Enter.
%temp%
The current user's Temp folder opens in Windows Explorer.
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On the Edit menu, click Select All.
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Press Delete.
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If you are asked to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
After you delete the Windows temporary files, reinstall your Norton product. Read Download and install Norton device security.
Last modified: 11/20/2024
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