Error 1606

[R. Davis]

Windows XP Pro SP2

Everytime I try to install any software I get Error 1606
(Error 1606. Could not access network location <common
administrative tools). I have tried the regirsty work
around on microsoft.com but It does not work. I have my
final portfolio for graduation that needs to be completed
and I need to install a few software. PLEASE HELP ME!

 

[S.Sengupta]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315352/EN-US/
Do you have Norton Antivirus 2003?If then you have to remove that.
Download and install the Microsoft Windows Installer Cleanup Utility.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

This generally has to do with a REG_SZ setting that needs to be changed to
REG_EXPAND_SZ
Check your settings here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders\

More info here:

Automated Edit:

Error 1606 ... Access Network Location (Line 66)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Manual Edit:

Go to: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders

Ensure that the Common Admistrative Tools entry is correct.

It should read:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools

Err Msg: Error 1606 Could Not Access Network Location
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315352



All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com