error 1601

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Error 1601 is a Windows Installer error that occurs when Msiexec.exe crashes during multi-package installations on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue commonly appears when installing applications that use the multi-package feature, such as Office 15. The error prevents successful installation and may require a specific hotfix from Microsoft to resolve. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on troubleshooting this error, including applying the KB2699779 update to fix the Msiexec.exe crash and allow installations to complete.
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    Applications using multi-package installation on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 may fail to in

    Fixes an issue in which Msiexec.exe crashes with error 1601 when you try to install an application that uses the multi-package feature on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
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    Installation may fail when you try to install Office "15" in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

    Fixes an issue in which Msiexec.exe crashes with error 1601 when you try to install Office "15" on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
  3. News

    Installation may fail when you try to install Office 15 in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

    Fixes an issue in which Msiexec.exe crashes with error 1601 when you try to install Office 15 on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...
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