When you install HP software on your computer, you can get HP driver error 1603 ‘; a fatal error occurred during installation’ displayed on your screen. The text ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE may also accompany the error message. Error 1603 occurs when the Windows Installer is trying to install multiple programs simultaneously, such as system updates, startup services, or other installations. HP driver error 1603 occurs when: An app that’s already installed on your computer The folder you’re trying to install the Windows Installer Package to is encrypted The drive containing the folder you’re trying to install the Windows Installer Package to is accessed as a substitute drive The system account doesn’t have full control permissions on the folder you’re trying to install Windows Installer package to, so the error comes so the Windows Installer service uses the System account to install software. Solution:- 1 Uninstall all previous versions of drivers and download the latest drivers and firmware updates If you get HP driver error 1603, you can fix it by uninstalling previous versions of drivers installed for the HP printer from the computer, and then download the latest drivers and firmware updates. Solution:- 2 Grant full control permission's to the System account Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer) Right-click the drive you want to install the Windows Installer package to Click Properties Click Security tab Verify that the Group or user name's box contains the SYSTEM user account. Select the SYSTEM user account Verify-in the Permissions section that Full control is set to Allow (if not set, select Allow checkbox) Close Permissions dialog and return to Propertiesdialog then click Advanced Select Change Permissions In Permissions tab, select SYSTEM entry and click Edit Click Applies to dropdown and select This folder, subfolder and files then click OK Run the Windows Installer package
Jan 22, 2020 • All ages