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Installation failed with error code 1603

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KuE
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Installation failed with error code 1603

Hi,

I am trying to install Architecture 2012, but the installation failed several times with the following log:

 

2011/8/17:10:18:21    Administrator    DKCL2257    === Setup started on DKCL2257 by Administrator ===
2011/8/17:10:18:21    Administrator    DKCL2257    Launch
2011/8/17:10:19:15    Administrator    DKCL2257    === Setup ended ===

2011/8/17:10:18:23    Administrator    DKCL2257    === Setup started on DKCL2257 by Administrator ===
2011/8/17:10:18:23    Administrator    DKCL2257    Launch
2011/8/17:10:19:15    Administrator    DKCL2257    PageOpen    LaunchDialog       
2011/8/17:10:19:43    Administrator    DKCL2257    PageOpen    LicenseDialog       
2011/8/17:10:19:53    Administrator    DKCL2257    PageOpen    ProductInfoDialog       
2011/8/17:10:20:03    Administrator    DKCL2257    PageOpen    ProductSelectionDialog2       
2011/8/17:10:20:12    Administrator    DKCL2257    PageOpen    FullProgressDialog       
2011/8/17:10:20:12    Administrator    DKCL2257    Installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86): C:\Autodesk\3rdParty\x86\VCRedist\2005\vcredist_x86.exe /q:a /T:%windir%\temp /c:"VCREDI~3.EXE /q:a /c:""msiexec /i vcredist.msi /qn /l*v C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\vcredist_x86_2005.log"" "
2011/8/17:10:20:12    Administrator    DKCL2257    Install    Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86)    Failed    Installation aborted, Result=1603

I have tried to install VC++ manually before starting the setup program but that doesn't help.

I have tried to download the program severla times, but with the same installation failure.

 

What shall I do to install the program?

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david.lau
in reply to: KuE

1603 is a very generic error code.  Can you check out the possible solutions noted here:

 

http://upandready.typepad.com/up_and_ready/2011/08/windows-the-hklm-software-autodesk-registry-key.h...



David Lau
Message 3 of 7
KuE
Explorer
in reply to: david.lau

Hi,

 

I have deleted the registry for any Autodesk items, but with no luck. And I am running on WIN-XP with no UAC.

it always falied at installing VC++

Message 4 of 7
david.lau
in reply to: KuE

Create a new admin account, then uninstall anything with Microsoft Visual C++, reboot your computer and try the install again.

 

Also, try downloading AutoCAD 2012 and see it fails in the same location.  If it installs, then it may indicate that the ACA download may be corrupt.



David Lau
Message 5 of 7
KuE
Explorer
in reply to: david.lau

I have solved the problem, by installing WIN-7 instead of WIN-XP on my computer, and now it works. thank you!

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DanDomine
in reply to: KuE

So, is your only option to create a new account and uninstall all C++ programs or format your computer's HDD ?

 

To be honest I have the same problem with Revit Architecture 2013 (error 1606) after an interrupted install. No matter what version I try to use, I don't seem to be able to install a Revit version.

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DanDomine
in reply to: KuE

I got it working by just uninstalling Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 version x86 and x64. Then it installed with no problems at all.

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