Tag: Symantec Endpoint Protection

  • Another service operation is currently in progress

    When trying to install Symantec Endpoint Protection the following error may popup:
    “Aanother service operation is currently in progress”

    Try a reboot first, if not possible or problem still exists, try the following:

    1. Open Windows Registry Editor. Click Start > Run, type regedit, and click OK.
    2. Back up the registry.
      Note: For Windows Registry backup and restore instructions, see How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.
    3. In the left pane, navigate to the following key:
      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInstaller.
    4. In the left pane, right-click on the Inprogress key, and click Delete.
    5. Click Yes to permanently delete the entire Inprogress key and all of its subkeys.

    Source: https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH218138.html