Fix Error 1316

Error 1316 is installation error that appears during product installation or when you attempt to repair some application. Follow the steps given below to fix error 1316 in Windows.

Solution
  • 1. Repair Windows Registry
  • 2. Download Windows Installer Cleanup Utility
  • 3. Change Windows Installer related registry information
  • 4. Grant Permission to Concerning File
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Compatible with Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP

Repair Windows Registry

You need to scan Windows registry for possible corruption in order to fix error 1316 in Windows. All installation related information in stored in registry database and you need to keep registry error-free for smooth computing.

  • 1. Download and Install some reliable registry fixing tool.
  • 2. Scan your system for registry issues.
  • 3. Fix those errors.
  • 4. Close registry fixing tool.

Download Windows Installer Clean Up Utility

When you attempt to install Windows Installer cleanup utility, error 1316 appears due to corruption in registry entries related to Windows Installer. You need to clean registry entries related to Installer to avoid from mentioned error.

  • 1. Download Windows Installer Cleanup Utility.
  • 2. Double click on Setup file.
  • 3. Follow on screen Wizard.

Change Windows Installer Related Registry Information

Correct Windows Installer related registry entries to fix error 1316 in Windows. You should find out the original location of MSIEXEC.EXE file and ensure ImagePath in registry is same. Follow the steps given below to change Windows Installer related registry information.

  • 1. Open My Computer | Search for MSIEXEC.EXE
  • 2. Now right click on MSIEXEC.EXE | Select Open file location
  • 3. In sticky notes, not down location of the file.
  • 4. Now go to Start | Run
  • 5. Type “regedit” without quotes and press Enter.
  • 6. Locate : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIServer
  • 7. Now double click on ImagePath | Type here the original path you noted down in previous step.
  • 8. Click OK and close registry editor.
  • 9. Try installing Windows Installer.

Grant Permission to Concerning File

Windows installer file that fails to proceed may be due to lack of security permissions on assigned tasks. You can solve error 1316 by granting security permission to the required file. Follow the steps given below to grant permission to concerning file.

  • 1. Right click on concerning file | Select Properties
  • 2. Now click on Security tab | Edit
  • 3. Grant permission here | Apply
  • 4. OK
  • 5. Restart your system.
  • 6. Start installing Windows Installer.