What is an error 1706?
Error 1706 usually occurs together with the message “Setup cannot find the required files. Check your connection to the network, or CD-ROM drive. For other potential solutions to this problem, see C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\1033\Setup.hlp.” This error occurs when Office is run to repair a problem or install a feature. This specific error indicates that the setup cannot find the required files for installation.
Solutions to error 1706:
Solution 1:
- Click “Start,” then click “Run.”
- Type in “new network path\Setup.exe /fvm package name.msi” and click “OK.” Replace “New Network Path” and “Package Name” with the actual new network path and package name.
- Click “OK” once the update finishes. The Windows installer will now use the newly created server location when it needs to repair, reinstall or add a feature to Office.
Solution 2:
- Make sure you are logged in on your computer with administrator privileges. Insert the Microsoft Office 2003 installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
- Click on the “Start” button and then click on the “Run” option. Enter a command that is similar to “CD-ROM drive:\\Setup /a” into the “Open” field, depending on the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
- Click on the “OK” button after entering the command. The Administrative Installation dialog box will then appear on your screen.
- Locate your hard drive in the Administrative Installation dialog box and then enter the product key for Microsoft Office 2003. This key is on the software packaging.
- Click on the “Next” button and then allow time for the installation process to complete. Click on the “OK” button. You can then use a different administrative installation to stop the error from occurring.
Solution 3:
- Download and install registry cleaner tool to your computer.
- Open the software, and on the interface click Scan.
- After scanning, click Repair All button to fix your problem.
This registry cleaner tool will help you fix your error 1706 in the most efficient way. Because it is easy to use and you just need a few clicks. And then the problems will disappear.