How To Fix Windows Installer Package Problem [Tutorial]
How To Fix Windows Installer Package Problem [Tutorial]
Most programs can be installed on Windows computer normally. Only a few require administrator’s permission. In normal situation installation proceeds, smoothly without encountering issues – but unstable network access can cause problems. Also, sometimes, the error might appear if you fail to uninstall a program successfully.At times, you may even see a There is a problem with this Windows Installer package message when you go on to install a program along with an error 1720, 1721, 1722, etc.
There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.
There is a problem with this Windows Installer package
To fix this problem, here are a few things you could try. It could happen for any programs – but has been known to commonly happen with Apple iTunes, Java, etc.
1] The most common cause of the error is an outdated or a damaged version of the program’s setup file. Users can even face this problem when they try to uninstall a program. In such a case it could be that the program’s uninstaller function has become corrupted.
2] Check if you are using the correct package – a x86 installer for a Windows x86 OS and likewise for x64.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).