How to Fix Windows Installer Error 1601

 

No matter your windows is Windows7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you always get windows error code. Different code stands for different problem.  To fix the windows error, you need to understand the code and know the reasons that caused the problem.

 

Error code 1601 is a common windows error encountered by many computer users. You may have encountered an error called “Windows Error Message 1601 When installing applications via the Microsoft Windows Operating System.” According to Microsoft, this error occurs for one of two reasons. The error code 1601 can be cuased by a few reasons.

 

• The first reason is that you try to install windows in safe mode.
• The second possibility is that the Windows Installer is not properly installed. Reinstall it may fix the problem.

 

No matter what is the reason that caused the problem, following steps will always help you fix the problem:

 

 

Method 1:  To check whether the Windows Installer service is set to a value of Disable

1. Click Start, type services.msc in the start search box and press enter.
2. In the Services (Local) list, right-click Windows Installer, and then click Properties.
3. If the Startup type drop-down list is set to a value of Disable, select the Manual option from the Startup type drop-down list.
4. Click on Start button below the heading service status and click OK.

 

 

Method 2: Re-register the windows installer

1. Click Start, open the run box (windows key +R)
2. Type msiexec.exe /unreg and click ok.
3. If you receive a confirmation message, click OK again.
4. Click Start, open the run box (windows key +R)
5. Type msiexec /regserver and click ok.
6. If you receive a confirmation message, click OK again.
7. Try to install the application and see if the issue persists.
8. If you still get the error then try next method.

 

 

• Download Registry Cleaner to your computer.
• Install it and do a scanning of your windows.
• Fix the error by one click.