Logitech Webcam Software or other programs unable to install and get stuck on the installation?

Sometimes when we install some application in Windows and it get stuck or hang in the middle of the installation whenever we try it again and again or uninstall another program but to no avail the problem still persist. Recently, i was installing the Logitech Webcam Software on my Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit PC, but  it got stuck in the middle of the installation and the installation took forever to finish.  Here's one of the solution on how to get rid this hassle. 

Booting Clean in Windows 7, Vista, XP, ME and 98

Booting clean is a way to eliminate programs from conflicting with installation of software. If you are experiencing difficulty installing software or drivers, you may want to boot clean and attempt the software installation again. 

NOTE:  Remember to restore your original settings after the installation process is complete.

To Boot Clean in Windows 7 and Vista

Accessing the System Configuration Utility

1. Click Start type msconfig in the search box and press Enter

Configure Selective Startup options 

1. On the General tab, choose Selective Startup
2. Uncheck Load Startup Items
3. Select the Services tab
4. Check  Hide all Microsoft services
5. Click  Disable all
6. Click on OK7. Click  Restart.

After performing the necessary steps, restore your system by doing the following:

1. Click Start type msconfig in the search box and press Enter
2. On the General tab, choose Normal Startup
3. Click Ok4. Click Yes, when asked to restart your computer

To Boot Clean in Windows XP

1. Click Start --> Run --> Type MSCONFIG --> Click OK
2. On the General tab, choose Selective Startup
3. Uncheck Process SYSTEM.INI file
4. Uncheck Process WIN.INI file
5. Uncheck Load Startup Items6. Click on the Services tab
7. At the bottom, check Hide All Microsoft Services
8. Uncheck all boxes in the window or click the button labeled Disable All
9. Click OK
10. Click Restart

After performing the necessary steps, restore your system by doing the following:

1. Click Start --> Run --> Type MSCONFIG--> Click OK
2. On the General tab, choose Normal Startup
3. Click OK

4. Click YES, when asked to restart your computer

To Boot Clean in Windows ME

1. Click Start --> Run --> Type MSCONFIG--> ClickOK2. On the General tab, choose Selective Startup
3. Uncheck Process Win.ini file
4. Uncheck Load static VxDs
5. Uncheck Load startup group items
6. Uncheck Load environment variables
7. Click OK
8. Click YES, when asked to restart your computer

After performing the necessary steps, restore your system by doing the following:

1. Click Start -->Run --> Type MSCONFIG --> Click OK2. On the General tab, choose Normal Startup
3. Click OK

4. Click YES, when asked to restart your computer.

To Boot Clean in Windows 98

1. Click Start -->Run --> Type MSCONFIG --> Click OK
2. On the General tab, choose Selective Startup
3. Uncheck Process Config.sys file
4. Uncheck Process Autoexec.bat file5. Uncheck Process Winstart.bat file
6. Uncheck Process Win.ini file
7. Uncheck Load startup group items
8. Click OK
9. Click YES, when asked to restart your computer

After performing the necessary steps, restore your system by doing the following:

1. Click Start -->Run --> Type MSCONFIG --> Click OK2. On the General tab, choose Normal Startup
3. Click OK

4. Click YES, when asked to restart your computer. 


Hope this help :)