Error code INST-14-1601 usually indicates that the Windows Installer is experiencing a problem at startup. This can be due to a number of reasons, such as corrupted Windows Installer files, improperly installed Windows updates, or other software conflicts, etc. To fix this issue, you can try the following steps:
- Restart your computer and try to run Windows Installer again.
- Make sure your Windows updates are installed and up to date.
- Run the Windows Installer Cleanup tool to get rid of any corrupted Windows Installer files.
- Disable any security or antivirus software that may conflict with Windows Installer.
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