PGP Desktop 32-bit cannot be installed on Windows 7
| Article:TECH173139 | | | Created: 2011-10-28 | | | Updated: 2011-12-08 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH173139 |
Problem
Problem: Client gets a zip archive file with PGP Desktop.exe in it. When trying to install using the .exe file; it cannot install and generates an generic error.
Cause
Reason: client should only be installing a .msi file not an .exe file.
Solution
Use the following steps to install PGP Desktop:
1. Start the installation using the .exe file, do not continue the installation when prompted to select a language.
2. Click Start > Run (Windows XP) of Start and type %temp% (Windows 7). The contents of the Windows Temp directory are displayed.
3. Locate in the Temp directory, a PGP folder. It will display PGP follow by some numbers. e.g. PGP2dd41.
4. In the directory, search for a .msi file. Copy the .msi file to the Windows Desktop or other location
5. Restart the installation using the .msi file.
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