Error 1316. A Network error has occurred.

Question

Error 1316. A network error has occurred while attempting to read from the file C:\Windows\Installer\XXXXXX.msi
A common error message when trying to reinstall/upgrade a software program.

Here's a method to fix this error:
This message usually means a previous installation of a software is getting in the way of the new installation.

The fix is to download a free utility from Microsoft that will totally and completely remove the old software UNISTALL Link.

Then the new version can load without the error.

Download: Microsoft Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

Important Information

Where is the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility (MSICUU2.EXE)?

This article previously contained a link to the windows Installer Cleanup utility also known as MSICUU2.EXE. If you were directed to this article to solve a problem installing or uninstalling a product other than Microsoft Office, click the following link to use the replacement utility to uninstall your program:

Use the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter

Important The Windows Installer Cleanup utility (MSICUU2.exe) that was previously referred to in this article was discontinued. Although the Windows Installer Cleanup utility resolved some installation problems, it sometimes damaged other components that were installed on the computer. Because of this, the tool was removed from the Microsoft Download Center. The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter is a replacement for that utility.

ALEXRoads · Answer

Error 1316 is an irritating installation error. It pops up when a software is being installed, uninstalled or repaired on your computer.You may get the following description while seeing this error: Error 1316:

"A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file: :\Install.msi"

Follow the following guidelines to fix this error:

    1. Use Windows Installer Clean Up
    2. Use a Registry Fixing Utility
    3. Change Windows Installer Registry Information
    4. Check the Security Details of the Concerning File

you can also get some help from this article to fix error 1316 win 7

Windows General

Error 1316. A Network error has occurred.

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