In some cases, the Opera installer lags for about 20 minutes, leading to Opera not downloading. So, nothing ever happens. Even though the developers didn’t release an official fix, we will explore some solutions for Opera not installing in Windows.
Why is Opera not installing?
As it turns out, a damaged setup file can lead to Opera browser not downloading or installing issues. So, the quickest way to fix this is to get your hands on the Opera offline installer and use it instead. The offline installer doesn’t use the Internet connection to download files, so you should be able to install the browser without any issues. Some of our readers also complained about Opera GX’s failed to install issue, but it’s essentially the same problem we’re addressing with Opera. Another reason is insufficient privileges. In that case, make sure to use an administrator account.
How do I fix Opera if it failed to install?
Before moving to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
Restart the PC. Make sure you are not getting a slow Internet speed. If that’s the case, disconnect other devices on the network, update the drivers, and then try installing Opera. Delete the current installer, download a new one from the official website, and try to install Opera using it.
If these didn’t work, head to the solutions next.
1. Install Opera through the offline installer
Some users have managed to circumvent the Opera failed to install error by obtaining the official Opera offline installer and following the on-screen instructions as you would normally.
Download the Opera Installer.
Select where you want to download the Opera Installer, then click on Save.
After completing the download, click on the executable (.exe) file to run it.
This will open up the installer. If you want to customize the installation of Opera on your PC, you can click on Options.
Then, click the Install button to start the process. (Here you can change the language, installation location, and also the default settings for your browser)
The installation process will now start. Once it is finished, you will be able to start Opera and start browsing the internet without any issues.
2. Install Opera from a trusted source
Like any other software, Opera should only be installed from trusted sources, where you will be provided with a direct download link from the official Opera website. Downloading and installing Opera setup packages hosted on a third-party website is not recommended. If the Opera installer is not working, the reason might be an incomplete download or the installer you’ve got from the third-party website is incomplete or corrupted.
3. Run a few commands
This article explored a quick fix for the Opera not downloading issue. Using this method, you will surely be able to solve this problem quickly. What’s more, you can apply these very same steps to fix Opera GX not downloading issues. So, if Opera GX fails to install, you can still use the offline installer tool. You should also check our guide on Opera GX stuck on installing for the current user. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to address them in the comments section below.
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