Use Windows' built-in service repair.
Temporarily disable:
ASUS provides a dedicated uninstall tool for Armoury Crate that scrubs leftover registry keys. Use Windows' built-in service repair
This error appears when the ASUS Framework Service (part of ASUS apps like Armoury Crate or System Control) is busy or locked, preventing other ASUS utilities from running. The steps below progress from quick fixes to deeper troubleshooting. Use Windows' built-in service repair