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Can't install newest release #2538

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@riotblush

Describe the bug

Title says it all. I don't know how to make the installation go through since it says something about missing a .msi file?

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Installation/Other

To reproduce

I just went through the installation process as normal but then it stops because I have applications open at all? I think?? I dunno.

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Open-Shell version

4.4.201

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windows 11

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  1. ge0rdi commented on Sep 19, 2026

    @ge0rdi
    Member

    Use Utility.exe for manual uninstall.
    Then you should be able to install normally.

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    BugSomething isn't working right.
    on Sep 19, 2026
  3. riotblush commented on Sep 20, 2026

    @riotblush
    Author

    that's not true, it doesn't change anyhing? i can't uninstall it regardless, this isn't helpful

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  4. ge0rdi commented on Sep 21, 2026

    @ge0rdi
    Member

    Did you run Utility.exe -> Remove Open-Shell?
    Did the tool report some errors?

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