Office Is Installing In The Background (87%) Stuck There

Office Is Installing In The Background (87%) Stuck There

The error “Office Is Installing In The Background (87%) Stuck There” typically happens due to hardware dependencies in system processes. It often occurs when there are insufficient permissions on the user’s computer, or issues with services required by the installation, such as the print spooler or hardware acceleration. Below are the troubleshooting steps to help you resolve this issue.

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Solutions for “Office Is Installing In The Background (87%) Stuck There”

Solution 1: Disable Print Spooler Service or Hardware Acceleration

  1. First, disable the Print Spooler service or hardware acceleration in your computer’s services and properties.
  2. Try reinstalling Office after making these adjustments.

If this doesn’t work, proceed with the next solution.

Solution 2: Use a Fix It Uninstaller to Remove Office Traces

If the installation is still stuck, you can remove traces of Office using a Fix It Uninstaller tool:

  1. Download and run a Fix It tool to uninstall Office completely.
  2. After uninstallation, attempt to reinstall Office.

Solution 3: Add Network and Network Service to Admin Roles

  1. Using Computer Management, add a new admin account for “Network” or “Network Service” under the “Local Users and Groups” section.
  2. Assign the new user to the Admin Group.
  3. Retry the installation after adding these roles.

Solution 4: Clean Temporary and Junk Files

 

Temporary files, cookies, and junk files can hinder your computer’s performance and affect the Office installation. Here’s how to clean them:

  1. Clear temporary internet files, cookies, and junk files from your computer.
  2. Use a cleanup tool to ensure all unnecessary files are removed.

After cleaning, try reinstalling Office.

Final Solution: Scan for Malware or Spyware

If your system is infected with malware or spyware, this could be preventing Office installation. Follow these steps to address the issue:

  1. Run a full system scan using a trusted antivirus program.
  2. Remove any detected threats to optimize your computer’s performance.

In Conclusion

If you are still unable to resolve the issue with Office installation, we recommend chatting with our assured experts for the best solutions. We guarantee quality service and value for your money.

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