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The Computer won't let me install Wizard101

AuthorMessage
Survivor
Dec 15, 2008
4
whenever i download the game it says unable to launch game download wizard 101 installer and try again so i did again and again and again please i am desperate for help and i have no idea what to do
Defender
May 15, 2009
193
What did you do after you clicked on the "DOWNLOAD" button?

List it step-by-step.
Survivor
Dec 10, 2008
2
I'm having the same problem. I clicked download, save file, install. At that point InstallShield pops up but after 20 seconds or so it stops and disappears.
Defender
May 15, 2009
193
Oh, I haven't seen that problem in a few years.

- Empty all of your temp directories; make sure you have at least a gig or two of free space (ideally, at least 20 GB free).

- Defragment your hard disk.

- Give the install about 10-15 minutes...you never know

- Disable your Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewalls, all that security software for the install.

- Search InstallShield's knowledge base for a solution; I'm pretty sure the fix is listed there.

- Another route would be to ensure you have the current version of Windows Installer installed (Microsoft's site).

- If you are running Vista...I can't help you...you may have a Vista-specific issue. (my 'fix' would be to install Win xp instead)