I'm encountering Error 1317 during the uninstallation of a program. How does this differ from installation issues, and what's the fix?

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I'm encountering Error 1317 during the uninstallation of a program. How does this differ from installation issues, and what's the fix?
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Error 1317 during uninstallation is similar to installation issues, indicating the uninstaller lacks permissions to remove files or modify entries. It might be trying to delete a file that is in use or a folder that the current user no longer has write access to. To fix it, try running the uninstaller with administrator privileges. Check permissions for the original installation directory, the program's data folders (often in AppData), and the 'Program Files' directory. If the issue persists, use the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter tool, which can automatically repair issues that block program installation or removal.