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Error 1601 Microsoft Installer

Anonymous
2018-08-15T22:53:25+00:00

I can download but not install my new software program.  Message says there is an issue with Microsoft Installer, error code 1601.  How do I fix this?  When I click on follow these steps I am taken to Quicken website with no help for this problem.   Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-15T23:10:08+00:00

    hello Sam((#&

    try these methods and let me know if it helps

    Method 1:

    To check whether the Windows Installer service is set to a value of Disable

    Click Start, type services.msc in the start search box and press enter.

    In the Services (Local) list, right-click Windows Installer, and then click Properties.

    If the Startup type drop-down list is set to a value of Disable, select the Manual option from the Startup type drop-down list.

    Click on Start button below the heading service status and click OK.

    Method 2: Re-register the windows installer

    Click Start, open the run box (windows key +R)

    Type msiexec.exe /unreg and click ok.

    If you receive a confirmation message, click OK again.

    Click Start, open the run box (windows key +R)

    Type msiexec /regserver and click ok.

    If you receive a confirmation message, click OK again.

    Try to install the application and see if the issue persists.

    If you still get the error then try next method.

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