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OVTune VF Tuner Installation Error 5

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tbrown63, Jul 1, 2020.

  1. Jul 1, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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    tbrown63

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    When installing the OVTune's VF Tuner I get the "Error 5" message from my PC (see attached picture). I have verified I have all the appropriate administrative rights to download the software on my Windows laptop, but I still get this error every time. Has anybody else had trouble downloading the VF Tuner software? Mat says they are working on a solution but I don't know when that will be. Thanks, Travis

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  2. Jul 1, 2020 at 3:13 PM
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    You may want to post your question here : https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vf-tuner-for-the-3-5l-tacoma.662948/page-115

    I and many other have installed vFtune without issues.
     
  3. Jul 1, 2020 at 3:46 PM
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    Are you running the setup file as an Administrator?
     
  4. Jul 1, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    Yes. I have full administrator rights.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    I think he means right click "run as administrator"
     
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  6. Jul 1, 2020 at 3:55 PM
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    Yes, I do that and still get the error.
     
  7. Jul 1, 2020 at 3:58 PM
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    Interesting, usually error 5 messages are a rights issue. Make sure UAC is turned off, anti-virus is temporarily disabled, the setup is run off the C drive and you right click, Run as Administrator.
     

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