What does Windows error code 15618 (ERROR_PACKAGES_IN_USE) mean?

 
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ERROR_PACKAGES_IN_USE

ERROR_PACKAGES_IN_USE means that package deployment cannot modify one or more resources because they are currently in use. The user application, a background process, or a related service can hold the relevant resource.

What to check

  • Identify running processes and services associated with the package before retrying the deployment.
  • Close or stop only the processes required by the supported update procedure, then retry the operation.
  • Review deployment events for the affected package and operation when the conflicting resource is not obvious.

Do not delete installed package files to force an update; resolve the active use and let Windows complete deployment.

Microsoft: Windows package deployment system errors


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