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Opera GX is Not Installing: 3 Ways to Repair it
The easiest way to fix it is by using an offline installer
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Updated onJune 11, 2024
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Many users reported that Opera GX is not installing, and this can be a problem since it will prevent you from browsing the web with Opera. Luckily, there are a few ways to fix this issue.
Why is Opera failing to install?
This can happen due to network issues or lack of permissions to install software in a certain directory. Issues with the user account can also cause this problem.
What can I do if Opera GX is not installing?
Before we try to fix this issue, try switching to a different network and check if that helps.
1. Change the installation directory
2. Use the offline installer
For in-depth information, check our guide on theOpera offline installer.
3. Create a new user account
After creating a new user account, switch to it and try to install Opera. If it works, it’s likely you have issues with your original profile, so you can try to fix them or move to a new profile.
These steps can also help you ifOpera installed is stuck on downloading, so don’t hesitate to try them. Many also reported thatOpera has failed to install, but we covered this in a separate guide.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the only problem you can encounter, and we covered what to do ifOpera GX is not opening on your PCin another guide.
Let us know if our solutions helped you fix the Opera GX failed to install issue on your PC.
More about the topics:opera gx,Opera issues
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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