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windows installer error 1603

Anonymous
2016-05-28T05:02:41+00:00

am trying to update power dvd and keep getting the 1603 error what should i do to solve this problem if any thing

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-05-28T18:34:39+00:00

    Hi Randy,

    You may receive this error message if any one of the following conditions is true:

    • Windows Installer is attempting to install an app that is already installed on your PC.
    • The folder that you are trying to install the Windows Installer package to is encrypted.
    • The drive that contains the folder that you are trying to install the Windows Installer package to is accessed as a substitute drive.
    • The SYSTEM account does not have Full Control permissions on the folder that you are trying to install the Windows Installer package to. You notice the error message because the Windows Installer service uses the SYSTEM account to install software.

    You receive an "error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation" error message when you try to install a Windows Installer package

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/834484

    Please revert if you face any issues with Windows Installer.

    Thank you.

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