Error 1720 Windows Installer Package

Question

I have been getting this error message (Error 1720)whenever I try and install anything new for the past year or so. I am once again having this issue as I am trying to reinstall my incredimail.  I have been on the microsoft site all morning and have run scans, fixes etc. tried just about everything over there but nothing is working, now they told me to come to Dell.????

Dell-Zohaib R · Answer

Hi ldudette,

As you mentioned you have been on Microsoft Forum for the all day and have tried several fixes but the problem still exists, have you tried any other forums? If not, please try the fix provided in the below mentioned link:

Fix Error 1720 - Windows

Do reply with results.

ieee488 · Answer

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/error-1720-there-is-a-problem-with-this-windows/0b965fe8-2d16-498c-bb88-395911e13146

ldudette · Answer

Ran the registry repair and did all the fixes, still get error 1720 when try to do an install.Thanks anyway

ldudette · Answer

Fix it did nothing, when I try to install the update I get error mssg about cannot extract without elevation.

ldudette · Answer

FYI, also running windows vista and 32 bit if that gives you more info.

Dell-Zohaib R · Answer

Hi ldudette, Are you logged in into your Windows Vista machine as an Administrator? If not, please login using and Administrator Account and check if this helps.

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