Hi,
Sounds to me like some exe/dll is corrupt.
You may want to re-install the MSI component.
Have you been able to install/uninstall any other MSI based applications lately?
One last thing to try is to invoke the installer in 'quite' mode (no UI)
try something like
Msiexec.exe /x /qn x:\mypath\ActivePython.msi
replacing paths (and filenames) as necessary.
Good luck
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael C. Urban [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 04 December 2002 00:12
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Removal/Installation Problems.
Well, I doubt that the "Program too big to fit in memory" message when
trying to install the new version has anything to do with the fact
that you can't remove the old version. I'm not sure what to tell you
about that. I haven't seen that error message since the days of
tweaking EMM386 settings to get enough conventional memory for
running DOS applications.
In the meantime, until someone figures out what is going on with
ActivePython, you could of course, install the Python build from
www.python.org. That build doesn't use the same installer so maybe it
won't give you problems. Also grab the win32all file if you want
Pythonwin and COM support. At least that way you won't have to go
through Python withdrawel. :p
Mike
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"The fingerprint of God is often a pawprint." -- Susan Chernak McElroy
On Tue, Dec 03, 2002 at 02:42:07PM -0800, Fred Allen wrote:
> Michael,
>
> Thank you. I actually had already tried this ploy, fruitlessly. I
> tried to reinstall, invoking "Modify," "Repair," and "Remove"
> alternatives...all available. I received the Error 1721 Message Box
> with every attempt.
>
> I had likewise tried to install the new release in a DOS (Command
> Prompt) Window. The command processor emitted the message "Program too
> big to fit in memory." I find myself, for the first time in years,
> Pythonless. S'terrible!
>
> I got a request from Trent Mick asking I submit a bug report. I visited
> the site Mick suggested, but couldn't find how such submissions were to
> be deposited. Mick's questions I answer below:
>
> I'm running MS 2000 Pro Build 2195, Service Pack 3
> When I run msiexec /? I evoke a message box from the command processor
> entitled "Windows Installer," whose contents are:
>
> Incorrect command line parameters.
>
> Windows Installer. V 2.00.2600.2
> Copyright(c) 2000 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
> Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the
> independent JPEG Group [sic].
>
> I'm running no virus scanner, but occasionally run Norton Antivirus
> 2002, just to see my system's free of pathogens.
>
> The version of Active Python I am trying to uninstall is that based on
> Python Release 2.2.1, which is, I believe, Active Python 222.
>
> Thanks for your effort.
>
> Fred Allen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael C. Urban [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 1:40 PM
> To: Fred Allen
> Cc:
> Subject: Re: Removal/Installation Problems.
>
> On Tue, Dec 03, 2002 at 11:38:21AM -0800, Fred Allen wrote:
>
> * "Error 1721; There is a problem with this Windows Installer
> > package. A program required for this install to complete could not be
> > run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor."
> > * "Fatal error during installation."
>
> For this problem, try reinstalling that version of ActivePython on top
> of itself. After this, try running the uninstaller again. The
> reinstall should replace whatever program or file is missing as well
> as fix any problems with the ActivePython entries in the registry that
> might be causing the error.
>
> >
> > When I try to install ActivePython 2.2.2, a command prompt screen
> opens
> > of approximately .4 seconds and then closes. Whether this owes to my
> > inability to relieve the older version of ActivePython, I cannot say.
> > Has anyone any suggestions?
>
> For this one, if you are getting a command prompt screen for a split
> second that is closing, try running the installer from a DOS window.
> This should keep the command prompt open after the installer terminates
> so you should be able to see what, if any, error messages it is
> generating.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Mike
>
> ----
> "The fingerprint of God is often a pawprint." -- Susan Chernak McElroy
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