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[SOLVED] [7SP1HomePre x64] Error: MoveFile failed; code 183

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Just recently when I try to update programs I am receiving this crazy error (which I never got before!):

For example:

C:\Program Files\VS Revo Group\Revo Uninstaller\RevoUnin.exe

An error occurred while trying to rename a file in the destination directory:
MoveFile failed; code 183.
Cannot create a file when that file already exists.

Click Retry to try again, Ignore to skip this file (not recommended), or Abort to cancel installation.

Does any one have an idea why this would be all of a sudden happening?
 

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Re: Error: MoveFile failed; code 183 (Windows 7 Home Premium)

Did you use another antivirus/antimalware suite in the past?
If yes, did you try to uninstall it with their special tool?
 
Re: Error: MoveFile failed; code 183 (Windows 7 Home Premium)

Nope. Did nothing of the sort.
Did nothing I can think of that was unusual.

All of a sudden one day I tried updating / installing overtop already installed apps....such as BurnAwareFree...and other freeware programs and got this error...NEVER got it before.

Very strange. I did a SFC /scannow and all good.

Nothing unusual that I can think of.
 
xilolee said:
Are you sure you aren't using also Malwarebytes?
Click to expand...

Well, I do use Malwarebytes at times to simply check for Malware.

In other words, I use "Avira Free Anti-Virus" as my active regular protection (just changed to Microsoft Essentials today as a matter of fact because Avira kept giving me an error code 500, even after a fresh reinstall) .....and use Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware (not running active all the time; just launch it when I do a secondary check).

Currently, as of yesterday, I performed CCleaner and an SFC /scannow...no integrity issues occurred.

To note: I was also using "Wise Program Uninstaller" which may have been affecting program removals/installs...it seemed to be running a process in the background at all times...I have since uninstalled it.

Currently that "Error: MoveFile Failed; Code 183" does not seem to occur anymore.

So thank you so much Xilolee for following me with this issue.

But, what made you mention MalwareBytes? Has it been known to cause issues of this nature?
 
Yes, I found a topic on the web where someone mentioned it.
I'm also using malwarebytes free, sas free, wise program uninstaller portable.
Have you done a fresh reinstall of avira or windows?
 
Did you use the Avira RegistryCleaner tool to "manually" (their words, not mine) uninstall Avira?

See Avira here - Uninstallers (removal tools) for common Windows antivirus software—ESET Knowledgebase

Also, if you have malwarebytes or others installed, it is very likely that their kernel mode drivers are being loaded into RAM even though you are not necessarily running the program. These loaded drivers can cause clashes between the various security product drivers.

Check Sysinternals AutoRuns to assure that the app(s) are not starting up when the computer boots or when you login to Windows - (from Microsoft TechNet) - Autoruns for Windows - Windows Sysinternals | Microsoft Docs

Unzip the autoruns zip file; extract into a directory in Documents or Desktop; go to that folder; RIGHT-click on autoruns.exe, select "Run as Administrator".

AutoRuns will begin scanning the Registry (status on bottom-left of AutoRuns screen). When completed, click on "Logon" tab at top; scroll through all logon entries; un-check any item(s) that you don't want to auto-start.

Un-checking an item simply prevents it from auto-starting. The app that you un-check can still be executed at anytime by you manually.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

EDIT: Check the output of Sysinternals Load Order (loadord.exe), which shows you drivers that are loaded starting with turning your system on through logon to Windows. AutoRuns may not pick these up.

From Microsoft - LoadOrder - Windows Sysinternals | Microsoft Docs

Run LoadOrder as Administrator as well.

EDIT #2: You may find it easier to download these stand-alone apps from Live Sysinternals - live.sysinternals.com - /

None of the dozens of Sysinternals apps require installation. They are all "stand-alone" apps.

John


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did fresh install of avira...but gonna try out microsoft essentials for a bit...avira makes windows longer to load-up when rebooting - MS Essentials not so much.

Unless u believe Avira to be better than MS-Essentials?

Jp.
 
Thanks John for all the info.

Performed the SysInternals programs.

No trace of Malwarebytes...most likely because I removed it with Glary Utilities 5.

All seems ok now.
 

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