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Feb 22, 2010
10:33 AM
Error 1606 Upon Beginning Installation?
After completing the package and trying to install it on my machine, I receive Error 1606. I google'd how to fix it, and it involved going into the Registry but as far as I can tell, everything is correct.
I've attached a screenshot of the error. Any insight?
Thank you!
Michelle
I've attached a screenshot of the error. Any insight?
Thank you!
Michelle
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Feb 23, 2010
02:20 PM
Windows Installer won't normally pull a path from the machine that looks like this. Are you setting a Directory table path (or a property that shares the same name as a Directory table entry) based on a registry system search? If so, this path isn't a valid Win32 path (Win32 applications like MSI can't access a global NT object namespace path like \Device) and can't be used. If you are just attempting to read this information from the registry into a property, using a property name that isn't also a Directory table key should resolve the 1606 error.
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