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Error while updating visual studio 2022 version 17.14.19 to 17.14.20

Sahu, Simran 20 Reputation points
2025-11-13T17:01:19.48+00:00

Hi Team,

I am trying to update the visual studio 2022 version 17.14.19 to 17.19.20. After some time, the process got stopped automatically and i was unable to function anything.Now neither I am unable to install new application nor able to close the ongoing one. when trying to install the new visual studio installer getting error 1618- another installation is in progress. Also getting an error window service installer is not available.

Look into this issue or suggest any troubleshoot for this.

Thanks

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-11-13T17:02:26.72+00:00
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    It seems that you are encountering issues while trying to update Visual Studio 2022 from version 17.14.19 to 17.14.20. The error code 1618 indicates that another installation is in progress, which can prevent you from installing or updating Visual Studio. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow:

    1. Check for Ongoing Installations: Ensure that there are no other installations or updates running in the background. You can check the Task Manager for any instances of the Visual Studio Installer or other installation processes and end them if necessary.
    2. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve installation issues by clearing any stuck processes.
    3. Run the Visual Studio Installer as Administrator: Right-click on the Visual Studio Installer and select "Run as Administrator". This can help bypass any permission issues that might be causing the installation to fail.
    4. Repair Visual Studio: If you can access the Visual Studio Installer, try to repair your existing installation. This can fix many common issues related to updates. You can find the repair option in the installer.
    5. Delete the Installer Folder: If the update continues to fail, you can try deleting the Visual Studio Installer folder located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer. After deleting this folder, rerun the Visual Studio Installer bootstrapper to reset the installation metadata.
    6. Check Windows Services: Ensure that the Windows Installer service is running. You can do this by typing services.msc in the Run dialog (Win + R) and looking for "Windows Installer". If it's not running, try starting it.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to collect setup logs and report the problem to Microsoft Support for further assistance.

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  1. Susmitha T (INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,305 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-11-14T09:45:04.2+00:00

    Thanks for reaching out!

     This issue usually happens when a previous Visual Studio update or Windows Installer process is stuck in the background. Please try the steps below:

     

    1. Restart the machine This clears any stuck MSI installation (error 1618).
    2. Stop any pending installer processes
      • Open Task Manager → Details
        • End the following if found: 
           - _VisualStudioSetup.exe_

       - _vs_installerservice.exe_

             - _msiexec.exe_
    3. Restart the Windows Installer service
    • Press Win + R → services.msc
    • Find Windows Installer
      • Right-click → Start (or Restart) If it’s missing or not starting, restart the PC and try again.
        3.Run Visual Studio Installer Cleanup Tool
        • Download Microsoft’s official cleanup tool: VisualStudioSetup.exe /uninstall /force
        • This removes broken setup components but keeps your workloads.
        4.Reinstall the Visual Studio Installer After cleanup, download the latest VS Installer from Microsoft and retry the update. 5.If the update still fails Run the Visual Studio Repair:
        • Visual Studio Installer → More → Repair
        reference: Troubleshoot installation and upgrade issues - Visual Studio | Microsoft Learn Repair your Visual Studio installation | Microsoft Learn Let me know if you need any further help with this. I will be happy to assist.     If you find this helpful, Kindly mark the provided solution as "Accept Answer", so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.
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