Error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified location exists and is writable.

When you attempt to uninstall any product in “Programs and Features”, a new “Windows Installer” window appears and gives the following error:

“Error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified location exists and is writable.”

Resolution

1. Hit CTRL-ALT-DEL to launch Task Manager or right-click Desktop Task Bar and choose Start Task Manager.

1. Click Processes Tab.

1. Locate and select the explorer.exe, click End Process.

• You may need to select Show Processes from all users.

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1. Click End Process to the prompt.

1. Your Desktop Icons and Desktop Bar will disappear.

1. Hit CTRL-ALT-DEL to launch Task Manager again.

1. Click File -> New Task (Run...).

1. Type explorer.exe and click Ok.

• Your Desktop Task bar and Icons should appear again.

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After this you can uninstall the application as usual from control panel add or remove programs

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