Windows Vista/7- Dreaded Error 2738 FIX

[mrZoSo]

Ran in to this tonight trying to un-install a couple RIM OSs:

Error 2738. Could not access VBScript run time for custom action.

Couldn't uninstall, install, or repair, no matter what I did, short of reloading Windows.

Most common fix is to register the vbscript.dll, but this didn't solve it either, even tried to unregister it with the /u switch, same error.

Here's the fix:

1- First try to register the vbscript.dll
A- Click Start "globe"
B- Type in Search programs and files box> cmd
cmd.exe should show in list, right click on it and select Run as administrator
C- Make sure your in system32 directory, if your unsure type:
for 32bit OS => cd %windir%\system32
for 64bit OS => cd %windir%\syswow64
D- Now register the dll with this:
regsvr32 vbscript.dll
You should receive a massage saying it was successful.

Now try to install or uninstall again.
If you still get error then it's time for a quick regedit:

1- Click Start "globe"
A- Type in Search programs and files box> regedit
regedit.exe should show in list, right click on it and select Run as administrator
2- Find this key and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{ B54F3741-5B07-11CF-A4B0-00AA004A55E8}
Now done with regedit.
3- Register the vbscript.dll as described above.

Now you should be able to install or uninstall.

NOTE: This will also work with VZAccess Manager for RIM, if your getting the same error message.

Hope this helps anyone having this problem.

[Terrigno]

After CLSID I do not have a { B54F3741-5B07-11CF-A4B0-00AA004A55E8}
Now done with regedit.

[todbanner]

with the reg edit this worked perfectly.

Thanks CB.com!!!!

[Ltapilot]

Just be very careful when playing around in the registry. You can screw things up royally.

[johnceef]

Originally Posted by Ltapilot

Just be very careful when playing around in the registry. You can screw things up royally.

+1 ...play it safe. Export your registry file prior to making any changes to your registry.

[ajziat]

McAfee cleanup and removal utility tool will DEFINITELY help you all.

It works perfectly!

> download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

[wezbb]

Thanks MrZoSo for a helpful thread! As usual Crackberry trumps Microsoft's own support forums.

Technical note, that for Windows 7 64 bit the registry key I had to remove was HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{B54F3741-5B07-11cf-A4B0-00AA004A55E8}, after which I registered via "C:\Windows\system32>regsvr32.exe vbscript.dll"

+1 :-)

[andy957]

Originally Posted by Terrigno

After CLSID I do not have a { B54F3741-5B07-11CF-A4B0-00AA004A55E8}
Now done with regedit.

Same here. On Vista 32-bit. Registered the dll, was successful (according to message anyway) but this registry key does not exist. I cannot uninstall either 6.0 or 7.0 from my system. Any other solutions?

P.S. I use Norton Internet Security, and also Windows Defender.

**Update also ran the McAfee removal tool (I had used McAfee a few years ago before switching to Norton). It did 'remove' some 'things' but still no go. None of these suggestions have worked, and I have also looked on BB forums, MSFT forums, etc. I tried uninstalling DM as well and got same error.