How to Remove Error 1603

 

What is Error 1603?

Error 1603 is a common installation error which often occurs when you want to install a Windows Installer package on your OS. You will see the error message “A fatal error occurred during installation”

 

Causes of Error 1603:

1. No enough space for installing software
2. The temporary directory is not clean
3. Don’t have administrative privileges
4. The Windows Installer Service is not properly installed on your computer

 

How to Fix Error 1603?

Solution One：Install Smartpcfixer to help you remove error 1603.

SmartPCFixer™ will help identify and fix Windows’ invalid registry entries. By running Scan & Cleaner as part of scheduled maintenance, it will keep your PC from freezing or frequent crashes . Using it will reduce the probability of you getting a “blue screen”, program not responding or lock up.

How to use Smartpcfixer？

STEP 1 Download Smartpcfixer & Install it. (Note: If the download link doesn’t work you may need to download it from a Download Mirror).

STEP 2 Scan Your PC for Errors.

STEP 3 Click the “Fix All” Button to Repair Your PC.

 

Solution Two: Fix it by the following step.

1.Double-click “My Computer” on your desktop.

2.Right-click the drive where you wish to install the package. It is typically your “C:\” drive. Choose “Properties.”

3.Click the “Security” tab.

4.Click the “Add” button.

5.Click “SYSTEM” under “Name.” Click “Add” and “OK.”

6.Check “Allow” next to “Full Control” under the subheading “Permissions.”

7.Click “Advanced.”

8.Check “Replace permission entries on all child objects with entries shown here that apply to child objects” if you use Windows XP. Click “OK.” Check “Reset permissions on all child objects and enable propagation of inheritable permissions” if you use other versions of Windows. Click “OK.”

9.Click “Yes” when prompted.

10.Double-click the installer package that was previously generating the error. You will no longer have any issues with it.