The error text “IIS URL Rewrite Module 2 setup wizard ended prematurely” shows that the module’s setup was not successful. Let’s look into some of the solution for the issue. At Bobcares, with our Server Management Service, we can handle your IIS issues.

Fixing “IIS URL Rewrite Module 2 setup wizard ended prematurely”

The error message “IIS URL Rewrite Module 2 setup wizard ended prematurely” means the setup wasn’t completed successfully. In this article, we’ll look into various causes and its fix for the error.

1. Interrupted Setup: A system restart, power loss, or program conflict may end the setup steps.

Fix: Try carrying out the URL Rewrite Module’s setup wizard again. Make sure there are no other programs or processes affecting with the setup at this moment.

2. Missing Prerequisites: Before setting up the URL Rewrite Module, various needs must be applied. These may include specific versions of the .NET Framework or IIS itself.

Fix: Check that we have the basic needs on the machine. The Microsoft download page for the URL Rewrite Module contains details about the needed components. Run the items that were missing before trying to set up the URL Rewrite Module again.

3. Insufficient Rights: The user account we are using may not have the needed authority to set up the module.

Fix: Start the setup wizard from an account with authority on the system. To run the installer with special rights, right-click it and select “Run as admin”.

4. Corrupted Installer File: The URL Rewrite Module installer file we downloaded may be corrupted or incomplete.

Fix: Download a new copy of the setup from the official site and try again. Ensure that we are using the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit) for the system architecture.

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Conclusion

The article explains various causes and fixes from our Experts for solving the “IIS URL Rewrite Module 2 setup wizard ended” error.