Error installing Blueprint: "1603: Error installing Windows Installer engine."
  • 29 Feb 2024
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Error installing Blueprint: "1603: Error installing Windows Installer engine."

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The following error occurs when running the Blueprint installers:

Error installing Blueprint: "1603: Error installing Windows Installer engine."


The error message is caused by Windows. It can be safely disregarded - simply click OK and proceed with the install. Blueprint will install successfully.

You can prevent this error from occurring by applying the Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 Hot Fix to Windows Installer 3.1 (WindowsServer2003-KB898715-x86-enu.exe) prior to installing. This Hot Fix is available in the HotFixes directory of the Blueprint CD.


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