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How to Fix SharePoint Designer 2010 Setup Closing on Windows 10
Question details
The user is unable to install SharePoint Designer 2010 on a Windows 10 computer, as the setup wizard closes unexpectedly after the initial splash screen.
- Product
- SharePoint Designer 2010
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Attempting to install a 32-bit SharePoint Designer 2010 alongside an existing 32-bit Microsoft Office installation.
- Observed behavior
- The setup wizard abruptly closes immediately after the splash screen appears, preventing the installation from proceeding, despite the same installer working on other devices.
Ensure your Windows 10 system is fully updated and temporarily disable any strict antivirus software that might silently block legacy Microsoft installers from extracting files.
Verify Bit Architecture and Try the Alternative Installer
Sometimes the specific installer package conflicts with underlying system files on Windows 10. Testing the alternative bit version can diagnose or bypass this.
While matching a 32-bit Office installation with a 32-bit SharePoint Designer installer is correct in theory, legacy installers can sometimes fail to initialize properly on modern Windows 10 machines due to extraction bugs.
Open any existing Office application like Word, go to File > Account > About Word, and confirm you are strictly running 32-bit Office.
Download the 64-bit edition of SharePoint Designer 2010 from the Microsoft download page. Even if you have 32-bit Office, launching the 64-bit setup can help determine if the crash is specific to the 32-bit executable package.
Right-click the downloaded setup file and select 'Run as administrator' to ensure the installer has the necessary local permissions to bypass system restrictions.
Run the Installer in Compatibility Mode
Windows 10 may block or fail to execute Windows 7-era installers properly. Running the setup in compatibility mode can resolve splash screen crashes.
Seek Support in Microsoft Q&A Forum
If local installation fixes fail, the issue might be related to deeper SharePoint Server dependencies that require specialized Microsoft support.
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the free download button for Windows.
- 2. Run the lightweight installer: Launch the downloaded setup file. Unlike legacy Office installations, WPS installs seamlessly in seconds without crashing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SharePoint Designer 2010 officially supported on Windows 10?
SharePoint Designer 2010 is an older application released before Windows 10. While it can sometimes run on Windows 10, it is not officially optimized for modern operating systems, which can occasionally lead to unexpected setup crashes.
Can I install 64-bit SharePoint Designer if I have 32-bit Office?
Generally, Microsoft requires all installed Office products and components to match in bit architecture. If you have 32-bit Office installed, attempting to fully install a 64-bit Office component will usually result in an error prompting you to match the architecture.
Why does the setup close without an error message?
Silent crashes during the splash screen phase usually occur when the extraction package encounters a permissions issue, an incompatible background service, or a strict Windows Defender rule that prevents the temporary setup files from unpacking.
