Client Windows installer exit codes
Desktop Client windows installer exist codes list.
Last updated
Desktop Client windows installer exist codes list.
Last updated
Error code | Value | Description |
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ERROR_SUCCESS
0
The action completed successfully.
ERROR_INVALID_DATA
13
The data is invalid.
ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER
87
One of the parameters was invalid.
ERROR_CALL_NOT_IMPLEMENTED
120
This value is returned when a custom action attempts to call a function that can't be called from custom actions. The function returns the value ERROR_CALL_NOT_IMPLEMENTED.
ERROR_APPHELP_BLOCK
1259
If Windows Installer determines a product might be incompatible with the current operating system, it displays a dialog box informing the user and asking whether to try to install anyway. This error code is returned if the user chooses not to try the installation.
ERROR_INSTALL_SERVICE_FAILURE
1601
The Windows Installer service couldn't be accessed. Contact your support personnel to verify that the Windows Installer service is properly registered.
ERROR_INSTALL_USEREXIT
1602
The user canceled installation.
ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE
1603
A fatal error occurred during installation.
ERROR_INSTALL_SUSPEND
1604
Installation suspended, incomplete.
ERROR_UNKNOWN_PRODUCT
1605
This action is only valid for products that are currently installed.
ERROR_UNKNOWN_FEATURE
1606
The feature identifier isn't registered.
ERROR_UNKNOWN_COMPONENT
1607
The component identifier isn't registered.
ERROR_UNKNOWN_PROPERTY
1608
This is an unknown property.
ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE_STATE
1609
The handle is in an invalid state.
ERROR_BAD_CONFIGURATION
1610
The configuration data for this product is corrupt. Contact your support personnel.
ERROR_INDEX_ABSENT
1611
The component qualifier not present.
ERROR_INSTALL_SOURCE_ABSENT
1612
The installation source for this product isn't available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it.
ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_VERSION
1613
This installation package can't be installed by the Windows Installer service. You must install a Windows service pack that contains a newer version of the Windows Installer service.
ERROR_PRODUCT_UNINSTALLED
1614
The product is uninstalled.
ERROR_BAD_QUERY_SYNTAX
1615
The SQL query syntax is invalid or unsupported.
ERROR_INVALID_FIELD
1616
The record field does not exist.
ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING
1618
Another installation is already in progress. Complete that installation before proceeding with this install. For information about the mutex, see _MSIExecute Mutex.
ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_OPEN_FAILED
1619
This installation package couldn't be opened. Verify that the package exists and is accessible, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.
ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_INVALID
1620
This installation package couldn't be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.
ERROR_INSTALL_UI_FAILURE
1621
There was an error starting the Windows Installer service user interface. Contact your support personnel.
ERROR_INSTALL_LOG_FAILURE
1622
There was an error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable.
ERROR_INSTALL_LANGUAGE_UNSUPPORTED
1623
This language of this installation package isn't supported by your system.
ERROR_INSTALL_TRANSFORM_FAILURE
1624
There was an error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid.
ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_REJECTED
1625
This installation is forbidden by system policy. Contact your system administrator.
ERROR_FUNCTION_NOT_CALLED
1626
The function couldn't be executed.
ERROR_FUNCTION_FAILED
1627
The function failed during execution.
ERROR_INVALID_TABLE
1628
An invalid or unknown table was specified.
ERROR_DATATYPE_MISMATCH
1629
The data supplied is the wrong type.
ERROR_UNSUPPORTED_TYPE
1630
Data of this type isn't supported.
ERROR_CREATE_FAILED
1631
The Windows Installer service failed to start. Contact your support personnel.
ERROR_INSTALL_TEMP_UNWRITABLE
1632
The Temp folder is either full or inaccessible. Verify that the Temp folder exists and that you can write to it.
ERROR_INSTALL_PLATFORM_UNSUPPORTED
1633
This installation package isn't supported on this platform. Contact your application vendor.
ERROR_INSTALL_NOTUSED
1634
Component isn't used on this machine.
ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_OPEN_FAILED
1635
This patch package couldn't be opened. Verify that the patch package exists and is accessible, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer patch package.
ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_INVALID
1636
This patch package couldn't be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer patch package.
ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_UNSUPPORTED
1637
This patch package can't be processed by the Windows Installer service. You must install a Windows service pack that contains a newer version of the Windows Installer service.
ERROR_PRODUCT_VERSION
1638
Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version can't continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this product, use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.
ERROR_INVALID_COMMAND_LINE
1639
Invalid command line argument. Consult the Windows Installer SDK for detailed command-line help.
ERROR_INSTALL_REMOTE_DISALLOWED
1640
The current user isn't permitted to perform installations from a client session of a server running the Terminal Server role service.
ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_INITIATED
1641
The installer has initiated a restart. This message indicates success.
ERROR_PATCH_TARGET_NOT_FOUND
1642
The installer can't install the upgrade patch because the program being upgraded may be missing or the upgrade patch updates a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade patch.
ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_REJECTED
1643
The patch package isn't permitted by system policy.
ERROR_INSTALL_TRANSFORM_REJECTED
1644
One or more customizations aren't permitted by system policy.
ERROR_INSTALL_REMOTE_PROHIBITED
1645
Windows Installer doesn't permit installation from a Remote Desktop Connection.
ERROR_PATCH_REMOVAL_UNSUPPORTED
1646
The patch package isn't a removable patch package.
ERROR_UNKNOWN_PATCH
1647
The patch isn't applied to this product.
ERROR_PATCH_NO_SEQUENCE
1648
No valid sequence could be found for the set of patches.
ERROR_PATCH_REMOVAL_DISALLOWED
1649
Patch removal was disallowed by policy.
ERROR_INVALID_PATCH_XML
1650
The XML patch data is invalid.
ERROR_PATCH_MANAGED_ADVERTISED_PRODUCT
1651
Administrative user failed to apply patch for a per-user managed or a per-machine application that'is in advertised state.
ERROR_INSTALL_SERVICE_SAFEBOOT
1652
Windows Installer isn't accessible when the computer is in Safe Mode. Exit Safe Mode and try again or try using system restore to return your computer to a previous state. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 4.0.
ERROR_ROLLBACK_DISABLED
1653
Couldn't perform a multiple-package transaction because rollback has been disabled. Multiple-package installations can't run if rollback is disabled. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 4.5.
ERROR_INSTALL_REJECTED
1654
The app that you're trying to run isn't supported on this version of Windows. A Windows Installer package, patch, or transform that has not been signed by Microsoft can't be installed on an ARM computer.
ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_REQUIRED
3010
A restart is required to complete the install. This message indicates success. This does not include installs where the ForceReboot action is run.