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Installation on Windows fails: cannot overwrite file or gets stuck during 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., Flexi is running or antivirus software is active).

Solution:

  1. Abort the installation

  2. Restart your computer

  3. Run the installation again


2. Installation "freezes" while copying files

For example, at the stage:

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

Cause:

Antivirus software or the system is blocking access to .exe files.

Solution:

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

  • If the installation does not resume:

    • check your antivirus settings

    • run the installation again


Recommendations

  • run the installation as an administrator

  • close Flexi before starting the installation

  • if issues persist, temporarily disable your antivirus

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