This Windows crash dialog appears if the installer encounters a conflict—often due to:
When you install a program that uses Actian Zen (PSQL) as its backend database, the setup routine may call Actiapnpinstaller.exe to register drivers, configure the PnP device interface, or set up network communication protocols.
Though not documented publicly in detail, internal use may involve: Actiapnpinstaller.exe
| Switch | Purpose |
|--------|---------|
| /S | Silent install (no UI) |
| /v | Verbose logging |
| /uninstall | Remove PnP components |
| /repair | Reinstall/repair PnP detection |
Example (speculative but likely):
Actiapnpinstaller.exe /S /v /log=c:\temp\pnp_install.log
A: It could be normal if you have multiple Actia software versions installed (e.g., Multi-Diag v1 and v2). However, check each location. Multiple copies in TEMP folders may indicate a faulty installer loop that never cleaned up.
A: Delete the leftover folder manually. However, first verify that no other software depends on shared Actian components (check Add/Remove Programs for multiple entries). This Windows crash dialog appears if the installer
| Aspect | Assessment | |--------|-------------| | Legitimacy | High, when digitally signed by Actian Corporation. | | Safety | Safe as part of official software installation. | | Risk of malware impersonation | Moderate – always verify. | | Typical resource usage | Low, temporary. | | Safe to delete if unused | Yes, but uninstall properly via Control Panel first. |
Best Practices for System Administrators and Users: A: It could be normal if you have