Cannot uninstall stuck on 'please wait while windows configures' HELP!!

[skingswell]

I seem to be stuck in a rut here....

On my computer I use for development, I have repeatedly run the install/uninstall of my application whilst testing the project without issue.

I have managed to break the uninstall by stupidly manually removing installed files. Now whenever I run the installer F5 it wants to remove what was previously installed.

I cannot get past this and don't know how to fix it.

[Sorin]

Hello,

To fix this, you could try to recache the msi. This is the complete method:

1. Build the project
2. Use the following command line :

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msiexec /fv <path_to_new_msi>

Where <path_to_new_msi> represents the path to the msi built at point 1.
3. Go to Control Panel and uninstall the product.

Here is an article regarding this subject : How do I remove a broken installation?

Best regards,
Sorin