Installation & Licensing

[#1]

I have had numerous attempts at trying to install AutoCAD Architecture 2012 on a W7 (SP1) 32bit PC. The installation fails with error 2738 during the final part of the install. I have installed latest DirectX and Dot NET 4.0 but still same error. The install log reports failure with error 1603 (not 2738).

The install download has been extracted and run from a server location. I tried copying the install structure to a DVD but part way through the install asks for the install disc(despite the fact it's running from the disc).

I have successfully installed the 64bit version (W7) on a laptop - no issues.

Any help would be appreciated.

Keith

[#2]

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?linkID=9243099&id=7289987&siteID=123112

[#3]

Thanks Dean but I've already checked the Windows Script Host issue. I'm running WSH v5.8 and I've run some VBscript to check that it's working. Not sure what else I can do.

Is this error being generated by the MSI or by Autodesk's installer? Either way it's not particulary helpful. It would be nice to know what the script is trying to do, which might be the real issue rather than WSH runtime.

[#4]

Hi,

If the issue is not due to the WSH, please check the following post to see if this could help resolve the issue:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Installation-Licensing/Install-error-2738-Could-not-access-VBScript-ru...

Hope this helps!

Cheers,

Alison

[#5]

Hi

I don't get the same errors in the install log that you refer to.

The log file just says

Install AutoCAD® Architecture 2012 Failed Installation aborted, Result=1603

and then rolls back.

I've just about given up with this. I'll continue to use 2011 and wait until next year. So much for the value of Subscriptions!

Thanks for you reply anyway.

[#6]

Hi Keith,

The error you are referring to is actually in the setup.log. If you can locate the Install log in the same location, the file will be much larger. You can zip the log file and attach it to the post and I'd be happy to analyze it for you. Usually, the log file will tell us exactly why the 1603 error was triggered and I'd be happy to help if you like.

Thanks,

Alison

[#7]

Thanks Alison

Maybe all is not lost!

You didn't give the name of the file but I hope the attached is correct.

Keith

[#8]

Hi Keith,

When I analyze the log, it shows the same error as in the other thread, related to the Content Service (copied from the log you provided):

(SERVER)     MSI (s) (50:7C) [09:01:27:873]: Invoking remote custom action. DLL: C:\Windows\Installer\MSI4CE0.tmp, Entrypoint: CheckInstalledFonts
(SERVER)     MSI (s) (50:B4) [09:01:28:466]: Executing op: ActionStart(Name=AcadAddin.UpdateContentService.34608361_A001_0A01_B26F_8D0B4BE5AD02,,)
(SERVER)     MSI (s) (50:B4) [09:01:28:466]: Executing op: CustomActionSchedule(Action=AcadAddin.UpdateContentService.34608361_A001_0A01_B26F_8D0B4BE5AD02,ActionType=1062,Source=On error resume next

Can you verify in the Add Remove Programs/Programs and Features whether the Autodesk Content Service shows as being installed?  If so, please uninstall it as this is often the step to resolve the issue.

If the Content Service package was installed but then removed, the Windows Installer information could have been left behind so you can also try to use CCleaner to search for obsolete packages and remove any abandoned registry entries related to the Content Service.

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/standard

Please let me know how it goes.

Thanks,

Alison

[#9]

Hi Alison

Autodesk Content Service IS installed but I can't uninstall it.

'Installer has encountered an unexpected error.' and guess what ... the error code is 2738.

I've tried repairing the msi from its Windows location. I've tried running the original ContentService.msi from a DVD and from a network source (the original install path). Every action gets to the error and rolls back. I've run CCleaner as well but as Content Service is still installed I didn't really expect that to make a difference.

I still have ACA 2011 installed on this PC, should that make any difference?

This certainly appears to be the root cause but how can I uninstall the Content Service?

[#10]

Hi Keith,

In this case, try using Revo Uninstaller, download the free version from:

http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

Install the utility on your machine and launch it. Then choose to uninstall the Content Service. The Content Service uninstall dialogs will lauch and fail with the usual 2738 error. Then you can follow through with the subsequent dialogs from Revo which will survey the drive and registry for left over information.

Let me know how it goes.

Thanks,

Alison