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couldn't install vs couldn't installing

The correct phrase is "couldn't install." The verb "install" should be in the base form after modal verbs like "couldn't." The incorrect phrase "couldn't installing" uses the -ing form of the verb, which is not appropriate after a modal verb.

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couldn't install

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the inability to complete an installation process.

Examples:

  • I couldn't install the new software on my computer.
  • She couldn't install the app on her phone.
  • They couldn't install the new equipment in time.
  • The technician couldn't install the system properly.
  • We couldn't install the updates due to a technical issue.
  • "Couldn't install" message when you install Office 2013 or Office 365. Print. Email. Article translations Article translations. Close Close. (ישראל (עברית.
  • Apr 19, 2011 ... I can't install either root manager or ASTRO, it comes up with the 'couldn't install on usb storage or sd card' excuse again... tried taking out the ...
  • Jun 23, 2014 ... There are several ways to fix the “Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card” listed on the net, I didn't find that any of them worked except what ...
  • Android FrostWire Installation Error: Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card. Avatar. Team FrostWire. August 01, 2014 13:51. Update: This issue was solved ...

couldn't installing

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • May 9, 2012 ... since upgraded to ics, my HTC 3D evo couldn't installing new aplications anymore, and couldnt update old application, internet network was ...
  • Aug 3, 2011 ... This allows you to do things within Android that you otherwise couldn't — installing a new theme, overclocking, etc. An unlocked bootloader, on ...
  • sandeep. Jul 06, 2014 @ 15:51:41. Mr.Ashraf how to install this software can u suggest me please , I trying but I couldn't installing this software so please tell me.

Alternatives:

  • couldn't install
  • wasn't able to install
  • couldn't get installed
  • failed to install
  • couldn't complete the installation

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