Error 1607 appears while trying to install the product. The
installer is unable to invoke "InstallShield", a third-party utility
used to perform the installation.
Step 1
- Select Start, Run, and type REGEDT32. Click OK.
- Browse to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\InstallShield
- Check the permissions on this key:
Windows XP: right click and select "Permissions"
Windows 2000/NT: navigate to the "Security" menu and then select "Permissions"
- If not already assigned, assign "Full Control" to the following groups:
a. Administrators
b. SYSTEM
- Reboot the computer
- Try the installation again
Step 2
If step 1 did not correct the problem, please see
this article on the InstallShield web site.
HERE is a link to the Microsoft Knowledge database that may be of help as well. (ALthough it mentions its for games, it should work with any software)
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IrishDruid
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