The Specified Account Already Exists’ (Error 1316) in Installshield Wizard FIX [Tutorial]
25The Specified Account Already Exists’ (Error 1316) in Installshield Wizard FIX [Tutorial]
Commands Used:
msiexec /unregister
msiexec /regserver
Some Windows users are seeing ‘The Specified account already exists’ (Error 1316) when attempting to install or uninstall certain programs via InstallShield. This error is typically reported to occur with Microsoft Office products, with certain 3rd party AV suite and with utility programs such as Nero or Checksoft.
Since this problem is often facilitated by the lack of admin access, you should start this troubleshooting guide by forcing the installer to run with administrator access (if you’re encountering this error when installing a program).
In case you are seeing the ‘The Specified account already exists’ error when attempting to install a legacy application, you might be able to work around the error by configuring the installer to run in compatibility mode.
Keep in mind that in case you’re using an Avast security product, this error might be facilitated by the improper installation of Avast Secure Browser. In this case, uninstalling the security suite should fix the issue for you.
However, if you are having this issue while attempting to uninstall something, your best chance at fixing the issue is to run the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter and apply the recommended fix.
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).