Fix The stub cannot run installerupdater executable error on Windows
0Here's how to Fix The stub cannot run installerupdater executable error on Windows.
This issue indicates that you are having trouble installing or uninstalling Avast or AVG software on your Windows PC. The stub.exe file is a part of the installer or updater executable and it may be missing or corrupted due to various reasons. Here are some possible solutions for this issue:
- Clear the Temp folder. The Temp folder is where Windows stores temporary files that may interfere with the installation or uninstallation process. To clear the Temp folder, press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Then type %temp% and press Enter. This will open the Temp folder in File Explorer. Select all the files and folders in the Temp folder and press Delete. Then empty the Recycle Bin.
- Use Avast or AVG Clear utility. The Avast or AVG Clear utility is a tool that can help you completely uninstall Avast or AVG software from your PC. To use this tool, download it from the official website and save it on your desktop. Then restart your PC in Safe Mode and run the tool as an administrator. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove Avast or AVG software from your PC.
- Update or reinstall the stub.exe file. Sometimes, the stub.exe file may be outdated or damaged and cause the error message. To fix this, you can try to update or reinstall the stub.exe file from a trusted source. You can download the latest version of the stub.exe file from here: https://www.file.net/process/stub.exe.html . Then copy and paste the stub.exe file to the following location: C:\\Program Files\\Avast Software\\Avast\\setup\\Sfx\\instup.exe or C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\Antivirus\\setup\\Sfx\\instup.exe depending on which software you are using.
- Run the troubleshooter. Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help you fix various hardware and device issues. To run the troubleshooter for your Avast or AVG software, open Settings and go to Update & Security - Troubleshoot - Additional troubleshooters. Then select Hardware and Devices and click on Run the troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions and see if it fixes the problem.