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Installation on Windows fails: cannot overwrite file or gets stuck copying

This article addresses issues when installing ABRA Flexi on Windows, where the installation fails due to locked files or appears to freeze during copying.

Written by Petr Pech

There are two most common scenarios — both described below.


1. Cannot overwrite or delete a file

During installation, a red error message appears with the options Retry / Abort / Ignore.

Cause:

The file is in use by another process (e.g., a running instance of Flexi or antivirus software).

Solution:

  1. Abort the installation

  2. Restart your computer

  3. Run the installation again


2. Installation "freezes" during file copying

For example, at the following stage:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\WinStrom

Cause:

Antivirus software or the system is blocking operations on .exe files.

Solution:

  • Wait it out (this may take up to ~15 minutes)

  • If the installation does not continue:

    • check your antivirus software

    • run the installation again


Recommendations

  • run the installation as an administrator

  • close any running instance of Flexi before starting the installation

  • if you experience issues, temporarily disable your antivirus software

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