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Error code 1601 when installing SQL Server 2005 service pack 3 (KB970892)
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I get error code 1601 (Unable to install Windows Installer MSP file) when I try to install SQL Server 2005 service pack 3 (KB970892) update. I tried saving the file to my desktop and running it in either normal or safe mode, but neither one worked.
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