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FIX: Please wait until current program finished uninstalling
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Uninstalling programsis relatively simple in Windows 10, but some potential errors are possible, and things might get complicated.
One of these errors is also a never completed uninstallation, which doesn’t allow you to uninstall any program, by telling youPlease wait until the current program is finished uninstalling or being changed.
This could be a really serious issue, because you’ll eventually need to uninstall a program, and this error won’t allow you to. So, I prepared a couple of solutions, and I hope they’ll be helpful.
Not being able to uninstall your applications can be a big problem, and in this article, we’re going to address the following issues:
How do I fix theCurrent program is finished uninstallingerror?
1. Use a third-party software
There are some third-party uninstallers that are more powerful than Windows’ own uninstaller. Unfortunately, removing software from the add or remove programs panel, often leaves behind unwanted files or registry entries.
Third-party uninstallers are created specifically for this type of issue. They have integrated scanners that will find and remove any leftover files from your computer. Just select the app you want to uninstall and wait for the process to finish.
Additionally, uninstaller software such as IObit Uninstaller is equipped with forced uninstall features, which can be used to remove stubborn software that won’t be removed from the Windows settings list.
IObit Uninstaller displays a list of your installed apps immediately and allows you to eliminate any program from theAll programslist. This is useful because it will remove any apps and their leftovers from your PC.
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2. Restart your PC
If you didn’t restart your computer after you noticed the message about the incomplete previous uninstallation, you definitely should.
Sometimes Windows is unable to complete the uninstallation of the program normally, and as you probably know, you can’t uninstall two programs at the same time.
So if the uninstallation of one isn’t completed, you can’t run another process.
Restarting your computer will kill all processes, including the corrupt uninstallation, so you can try to uninstall the desired program once again when your computer boots.
But if you’re facing this issue even after you’ve restarted your computer, try one of the solutions below.
3. Perform a System Restore
If restarting and trying another uninstaller didn’t get the job done, you can try restoring your Windows 10 to the state before the problem existed.
To perform a System Restore in Windows 10, do the following:
4. Restart explorer.exe
If you’re gettingPlease Wait Until Current Program is Finished Uninstalling or Being Changederror message, the problem might be the Windows Explorer process.
According to users, you might be able to fix the problem simply by restarting explorer.exe. To do that, follow these steps:
After doing that, the error message should disappear. Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, so you might have to repeat this solution if the problem reappears.
5. Remove / disable your antivirus
According to users,Please Wait Until Current Program Is Finished Uninstalling or Being Changederror message can appear sometimes due to your antivirus software.
Certain antivirus apps can interfere with your operating system and cause this error to appear.
To fix the issue, it’s advised to disable your antivirus software and check if that solves the problem.
If disabling the antivirus doesn’t solve the issue, you might have to uninstall it.
The best way to remove all files associated with your antivirus is to download the dedicated removal software for your antivirus.
After using this tool the application should be completely removed.
Now you just have to install the latest version of your antivirus software or switch to a completely new antivirus solution.
Users reported issues with AVG, but keep in mind that other antivirus tools can cause this problem to appear.
6. Re-register Windows Installer
According to users, this issue can appear due to problems with the Windows Installer service.
However, you can fix this problem simply by re-registering the Windows Installer service. This is rather simple, and you can do it by following these steps:
After running these commands, check if the problem is resolved.
7. Stop Windows Installer service
If you’re gettingPlease Wait Until Current Program is Finished Uninstalling or Being Changederror message, you might be able to fix the problem simply by disabling the Windows Installer service.
This service starts when you try to remove a certain application, and it can prevent you from uninstalling other apps.
Some users are recommending restarting Windows Explorer after disabling the Windows Installer service, so you might want to do that.
8. Download Microsoft’s troubleshooter
SometimesPlease Wait Until Current Program is Finished Uninstalling or Being Changederror message due to corrupted registry or other third-party apps.
However, you can easily fix the problem bydownloading Microsoft’s Troubleshooter.
After downloading the application, run it and it will automatically fix any installation issues that you have. Now check if the error appears again.
9. Try to remove the application in Safe Mode
Several users reported that they fixed thePlease Wait Until Current Program is Finished Uninstalling or Being Changederror message simply by removing their application from Safe Mode.
To access Safe Mode, do the following:
After Safe Mode starts, try to uninstall the problematic application.
That’s about it, I hope these solutions helped you to uninstall your program normally. If you have any comments or questions, just reach out to the comment section below.
Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
