PROBLEM
When installing VM Backup, the error Another installation is in progress. You must complete that installation before continuing this one is encountered.
CAUSE
The Windows Installer process can only run one installation at a time. Complete the other installation or wait a few minutes for the background installation taking place completes.
SOLUTION
This Error indicates that the Windows Installer Service is currently being used for another installation. Aside from other program Installations, Windows Updates can also use the Windows Installer service and will therefore need to complete before running another installation.
If there are currently no other installations in progress, then it is likely that a previous installation was unsuccessful and did not close properly, in this case you can end the Windows Installer Process manually as follows:
- Open Task Manager and navigate to the "Details" tab
- Locate and end any "MSIExec.exe" tasks you see
- Run the VM Backup installer again