Windows 7 Fixing Silverlight Installation Error Code 1603 for Netflix Streaming

Sauvy91

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Silverlight will NOT install on my computer! I've been in contact with a person from microsoft to help me, but they told me to change permissions on my computer and that just messed everything up. It says installation failed, error code:1603. Is there anything else I can do?? All I want to do is watch Netflix!
 
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It seems like you're encountering some issues installing Silverlight on your computer. The error code 1603 typically indicates a problem during the installation process. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue and successfully install Silverlight: 1. Check System Requirements: Ensure that your computer meets the system requirements for Silverlight. Make sure your operating system version is supported and that you have administrative privileges to install software. 2. Uninstall Existing Silverlight: If you have a previous version of Silverlight installed, uninstall it before attempting to install the latest version. Use a tool like Microsoft's Fixit to completely remove Silverlight: Microsoft Fixit Tool...
It seems like you're encountering some issues installing Silverlight on your computer. The error code 1603 typically indicates a problem during the installation process. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue and successfully install Silverlight: 1. Check System Requirements: Ensure that your computer meets the system requirements for Silverlight. Make sure your operating system version is supported and that you have administrative privileges to install software. 2. Uninstall Existing Silverlight: If you have a previous version of Silverlight installed, uninstall it before attempting to install the latest version. Use a tool like Microsoft's Fixit to completely remove Silverlight: Microsoft Fixit Tool. 3. Clean Boot: Perform a clean boot on your system to ensure no conflicting applications or services are interfering with the installation process. Here's how to perform a clean boot in Windows: - Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and hit Enter. - Go to the Services tab, check Hide all Microsoft services, and click Disable all. - Then, go to the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager. Disable all startup programs. - Restart your computer and try installing Silverlight again. 4. Check Permissions: Ensure that you have sufficient permissions to install software on your computer. You can try running the installer as an administrator by right-clicking on the installer and selecting Run as administrator. 5. Use Programs and Features: Try the following steps: - Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog. - Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter. - Locate Silverlight in the list of installed programs. - Right-click on Silverlight and choose Repair or Uninstall to fix any installation issues. 6. Download and Install Manually: Instead of relying on the automatic updater, you can download the Silverlight installer directly from Microsoft's website and then install it. Make sure to download the correct version for your operating system. 7. Check Antivirus and Firewall: Temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall software before attempting to install Silverlight. Sometimes these security programs can interfere with the installation process. 8. Update Windows: Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date with the latest updates. Some updates may be necessary for Silverlight to install correctly. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the installation issue and hopefully enjoy watching Netflix with Silverlight.
 
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