Receiving "The setup must update files or services that cannot be updated while the system is running".

Potential Symptoms

  • When opening any messages to edit in Content Studio or when launching Content Studio, get following pop up message:
    "The setup must update files or services that cannot be updated while the system is running.  If you choose to continue, a reboot will be required to complete the setup".
  • Same error shows up when trying to uninstall Daktronics Data Server.
  • If one presses okay the computer will reboot, cycle repeats itself.
  • In Content Studio Log (may be unrelated), have following error:
    Setup error.PNG

Environment

  • Product Family: Software
  • Product:
  • Component: Content Studio
  • Control System: Venus 1500 v4.17 and above

Cause

  • Corruption of some .dll files or some component of Content Studio.

Resolution

KB ID: DD2577011


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