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Can install certain programs but not others (XP Pro)?
As an example I can download and install drivers but I can't download and install Opera or Firefox or anything from dell to do with driver identification. Can't install these if I copy them over on memory stick either.
I can also install anything that comes on a disk.
I've checked things like firewall completely disabled it and I've checked system time and date all correct
Windows Installer is running and working it just seems to pick what I can and can't install.
Any help thanks
1 Answer
- 5 years ago
Your operating system is, unfortunately, no longer supported by Microsoft. The issue you are likely running into is websites distributing versions of software to you meant for newer versions of Windows (namely, 7, 8, or 10). You should upgrade your PC to a more recent version as soon as you can, because Microsoft no longer supports it and therefore no longer releases security patches for it (potentially exposing your PC to new exploits which will not be fixed by Microsoft).
