Texthelp Read & Write Gold “Fatal Error” on install

Problem

When running the installer for Texthelp’s Read & Write, you get a message on the screen Reading “Fatal Error”, “The installer terminated unexpectedly”.

Cause

An installation of McAfee (any product) may have left files on the computer that is interrupting the installer.

Solution

Using the following removal tool followed by a restart of the affected machine will allow the installer to run:
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

Many thanks to the Technical Support team at Texthelp for the solution (specifically Jessica).

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