How To Fix Network Resource Unavailable Error. In this article, you will read how to fix The feature you are trying to use on a network resource that is an unavailable error.
You might have sometimes encountered an error ‘The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable’ error while installing or uninstalling a program on your Windows 10. During this error, you have to stop the installation or uninstallation process. And, even if you restart the process, the same error will occur. Here, I have discussed some methods to solve the feature you are trying to use on a network resource that is unavailable error.
How To Fix Network Resource Unavailable Error?
There can be many reasons for this issue. Corrupted Windows, Windows Installer service, or corrupted registry keys can cause this error.
Method 1 – Enable And Run Windows Installer Service:
If the Windows Installer service is disabled, then this error can occur. To enable it:
1.Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.
2.Type services.msc
3.Press Enter to open the Services app.
4.Locate the Windows Installer service.
5.Right-click on it.
6.Then, click on the Start option from the right-click context menu.
7.The computer will restart. Check if the ‘network resource is unavailable’ error arises again.
Method 2 – Download The Installer Again:
Download and reinstall the installer again of the program that you are trying to install. Delete the first installer or save it to the separate location where the second installer will download. This method can solve this issue.
Method 3 – Run Windows Installer Troubleshooter:
Windows Installer Troubleshooter checks the issues related to the installation and removal of applications. This tool can fix the issues like corrupt registry keys, errors preventing the installation of new programs, or removal of old programs.
Go to this link. Download the troubleshooter, run it and check what it shows.
Method 4 – Delete Corrupted Registry Keys:
If none of the above methods worked, the corrupted registry keys can be the culprit. Registry is the place where all Windows settings are stored. Try this method carefully, otherwise, it can lead to the system crashing. To delete the corrupted registry keys:
1.Open the Run utility again.
2.Type regedit.
3.Press Enter to open the Registry Editor on your screen.
4.Navigate to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products
5.Expand the Products key.
6.Search for the subkey with the name of the affected program.
7.Right-click on the sub-key.
8.Select the Delete option.
9.Accept the pop-up prompt to delete the Registry key.
10.At the end, restart your computer.