1607:unable to install installshield scripting runtime

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abba63

I am unable to install any new programs on my computer.
I keep getting this 1607 error and windows support tells
me it has something microsoft virtual machine, a program
I don't have. Has anybody else had the same problem and
does anybody know how to fix it? I'm going crazy
here.....I have installed programs before with out a
problem but have been unable to install since last
November......I don't remember changing or loading any
soft aroound that time......I'm clueless! Help!
 
T

Torgeir Bakken (MVP)

I am unable to install any new programs on my computer.
I keep getting this 1607 error

The InstallShield Scripting Runtime component is a 3rd party program..

One of this ones might apply:

ERRDOC: Runtime Error -1607
http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?articleid=Q107070

Error 1607 Unable to Install InstallShield Scripting Run Time
http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108340

ERRDOC: Run-time Error 1607
http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?articleid=q107094

and windows support tells
me it has something microsoft virtual machine, a program
I don't have

Take a look at this post by Jim Byrd to get some information on how to add
MS JVM to your OS installation::

http://groups.google.com/[email protected]


If you are running Windows XP with no MS JVM installed, start with
installing v. 3805 (disregard that the post say Win2000 SP4, it will
install on WinXP as well).
 

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