Browse 57 distinct windows installation errors in groups of 40. Each entry has an exact code, source level, and a code-specific page. Confirm the screen or application before choosing a repair.
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1630 Error Unsupported TypeData of this type isn't supported.Code reference1631 Error Create FailedThe Windows Installer service failed to start. Contact your support personnel.Code reference1632 Error Install Temp UnwritableThe Temp folder is either full or inaccessible. Verify that the Temp folder exists and that you can write to it.Code reference1633 Error Install Platform UnsupportedThis installation package isn't supported on this platform. Contact your application vendor.Code reference1634 Error Install NotusedComponent isn't used on this machine.Code reference1635 Error Patch Package Open FailedThis patch package couldn't be opened. Verify that the patch package exists and is accessible, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a…Code reference1636 Error Patch Package InvalidThis patch package couldn't be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer patch package.Code reference1637 Error Patch Package UnsupportedThis patch package can't be processed by the Windows Installer service. You must install a Windows service pack that contains a newer version of the…Code reference1638 Error Product VersionAnother version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version can't continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this…Researched guide1639 Error Invalid Command LineInvalid command line argument. Consult the Windows Installer SDK for detailed command-line help.Code reference1640 Error Install Remote DisallowedThe current user isn't permitted to perform installations from a client session of a server running the Terminal Server role service.Code reference1641 Error Success Reboot InitiatedThe installer has initiated a restart. This message indicates success.Code reference1642 Error Patch Target Not FoundThe installer can't install the upgrade patch because the program being upgraded may be missing or the upgrade patch updates a different version of the…Code reference1643 Error Patch Package RejectedThe patch package isn't permitted by system policy.Code reference1644 Error Install Transform RejectedOne or more customizations aren't permitted by system policy.Code reference1645 Error Install Remote ProhibitedWindows Installer doesn't permit installation from a Remote Desktop Connection.Code reference3010 Error Success Reboot RequiredA restart is required to complete the install. This message indicates success. This does not include installs where the ForceReboot action is run.Code reference
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