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Hi there.
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit has been operating well following a fresh install on a new rig but just recently I have an error when attempting to install .msi packages. The error message reads:
And occasionally it is this:
What have I tried?
Thanks.
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit has been operating well following a fresh install on a new rig but just recently I have an error when attempting to install .msi packages. The error message reads:
"There is a problem with this windows installer package. A DLL required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor."
And occasionally it is this:
"Installation directory must be on a local hard drive."
What have I tried?
- I found a work-around in running the cmd prompt as administrator and using msiexec /i <appname> but this seems not to work for all .msi packages and it is no long-term solution.
- I also read a suggestion on the MS Community Forum to reinstall the Windows Installer Redistributable via this link but this is version 4.5 from 2008 and apparently not suitable for Win 8. I haven't been able to locate a later version.
- Lastly I tried a System File Check using sfc /scannow and it returned one corrupt file windows.ui.xaml.dll.mui, which was repaired so I am assuming this wasn't the problem.
Thanks.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 Pro OEM 64-bit
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Component Hybrid
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz Quad-Core
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB (WiFi)
- Memory
- G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-1600C9D-16GXM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3
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- Sapphire Radeon HD7870 2GB GHz OC Edition V2
- Sound Card
- ASUS Xonar Essence STX
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell U2311H 23"
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Vertex 4 256GB (boot)
- PSU
- Corsair HX-750 V2 80 PLUS Gold
- Case
- Fractal Design Define R4 Titanium Grey
- Cooling
- Stock CPU fan, 3 x Fractal Design Silent Series R2 140mm
- Keyboard
- Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech Wireless
- Internet Speed
- 2 MB/Sec
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Win 8 stock
- Other Info
- My first computer build!