What is an Installer Error

Sometimes when you are installing or uninstalling a software program, you may be faced with some kind of Windows installer error. They occur as warning messages. Mainly, the reason for them is the Windows Installer service.

Some examples of these errors are:

• Error 5: Access is denied

• Error 1706: No valid source could be found for product [2].

• Error 1911: Could not register type library for file [2]. Contact your support personnel

• Error 1155: File [1] not found

• Error 1325: ”[2]” is not a valid short file name.

• Error 2755: Server returned unexpected error

Dealing with Installer Errors

Sometimes, believe it or not, you can solve the problem by simply emptying the “temp” folders!

1. Open your Internet Browser and click on Options.
2. Access the Security or Privacy tabs.
3. Locate the link to the Temporary Interent Files and opt to clear them.  This won't harm your computer.

If that doesn’t do it, however, then the easiest thing to do is to abort your install or uninstall the program and then reinstall it.

Putting Muscle Behind your Un-Installation

It often helps if you use a free ‘uninstall’ program, like FixCleaner, that will remove EVERYTHING associated with the program. The uninstall that comes with most programs can leave a lot of trash behind, even program folders, and they often leave junk in your system registry.

A program like FixCleaner is invaluable in cleaning out everything, and they do mean everything, having to do with that particular program. That way, when you try to reinstall, you have a clean slate with which to work. A program of that type is highly recommended even for routine uninstalls, to keep the trash and junk off of your hard drive and out of your registry.

Most of the time a clean reinstall will solve the problem. If it doesn’t, get another copy of (or re-download) the software and try that. The process of uninstalling and re-installing a new version is one that can often reset the way your computer looks at the software.

What is an Uninstaller Error

Uninstaller errors are one of those problems that come out of left field when you thought you were just performing a simple task: uninstalling a program. Uninstaller errors can happen with any and all software, so don’t be surprised if one pops up on your screen just when you thought everything was going along swimmingly.

Occasionally you just simply restart the uninstall and everything will go smoothly from there forward. But don’t hold your breath. Usually you have a corrupted file associated with the uninstaller and it is all but impossible to find out which one it is!

Dealing with Uninstaller Errors

Step 1. First off you need to make sure that the program causing the error is stopped. The easiest way to accomplish this is with the Task Manager.

• Right click on the taskbar area and select Start Task Manager. The Task Manager will show you all of the currently running applications under one tab and all of the individual processes running under another tab.
• If you see a program that says “Not Responding” out beside it, click on “End Task.” Sometimes it will show the program as still running; in that case you still need to hit the “End Task” button.

Step 2. The simplest and most effective thing to do is to use a dedicated uninstaller program, like FixClaener.

Keeping your PC Clean = Keeping it Running Right

A dedicated uninstaller program, like FixCleaner, will remove every single file and folder having to do with the program and will go in the system registry and remove all traces of it there. Of course it always gives you the option of what to delete, in case you might (for some unknown reason) not want to uninstall it all.

You need not fear an uninstaller error, though it might be a real pain at the time. If you just proceed methodically you can usually take care of it all by yourself.

Installer Errors are a common and frustrating part of installing and using software or applications on your PC. In most cases the reasons for these errors is complicated and involves understanding the specifics of how computer programming works, but thankfully the fixes to these problems are often much simpler. One installer error that is often encountered is Error 1606 and it is associated with the installation of Microsoft programs such as Office and networking issues.

Error 1606: Could Not Access Network Location

This error occurs when there is an incorrect setting in one of the registry sub-keys of the program involved. When errors occur in the registry it is best not to attempt to fix this problem on your own as the process involves some tricky programming. Your best bet for fixing this error is to try some of the simple steps outlined here which may allow you to avoid the more complicated fix.

When attempting to install or uninstall applications, you may be seeing errors that mention Windows Installer. Installer is an application that handles the maintenance, updates, and installation or removal of Windows software.

Quick Fix #1

The easiest fix, is to check to make sure Windows Installer is enabled on your PC.

1. Click on your Start button and go to Run.
2. Type in “services.msc” and hit Enter.
3. Double click on Windows Installer.
4. If the startup field says “Disabled” go ahead and change it to “Manual” in the drop down box.

We're all familiar with the Windows Installer, it's a native program that guides us through the installation process of many programs, including applications published by Microsoft itself.

When using Windows Installer, you may get an error message that is states “error 1603: your system encountered a fatal error” or something similar. This is a fairly common error, and can be corrected pretty easily. The diagnose this error, first click the OK button on the error message, and see of one of these common problems could be at fault.