[Tutorial][Windows] How to Fix Error 17 (Installer)

[violator1990]

I don't understand i have spotify since almost one year and all worl well.  Sundainlly i can't connect or more and more difficult and now i need to reinstall spotify.

Since i re install i have this error 17 and i can't enjoy of spotofy now.  I'm really disapointed and i don't want to lose my time to do all this thing to fix this error.  it's really sad because spotify was a good thing. 

i think spotify need to find a solution otherwise a lot of people will stop to use or won't try to find the solution (it's my case, i have other thing to do...)

if they find solution it would be great to be inform

[Peter__]

What version of Windows are you using and is it a computer system you own?

[violator1990]

I use windows 7 and it's my own computer

what i find strange it's appears sudenlly.  never had problems before that and i have change anything..

[Peter__]

Strange, do you have any anti virus or other security software installed? Spotify needs access to some folders which some software locks down for security reasons (things like CryptoPrevent spring to mind).

[violator1990]

i have only avast and windows firewall but spotify is on the list of file accepted.

i have change anything to this parameter....

[The_Connoisseur]

I have the same problem. I did however have this with other programs too, steam. It is constantly not able to install or start up itself. Where it comes from? no idea. I am still seeking what is conflicting it. Maybe, maybe it is some windows update screwing everything up, but I'm not sure yet.

[Peter__]

Normally it is related to the installer not being able to write to the %appdata% folders which are restricted by some group policies and security software.