MSI Error Codes

These error codes are returned by the Windows Installer functions MsiExec.exe and InstMsi.exe.
Note that any error in Winerror.h (such as ERROR_INVALID_DATA, included here) can be returned as well.

0 - ERROR_SUCCESS
The action completed successfully.

13 - ERROR_INVALID_DATA
The data is invalid.

87 - ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER
One of the parameters was invalid.

120 - ERROR_CALL_NOT_IMPLEMENTED
This value is returned when a custom action attempts to call a function that cannot be called from custom actions. The function returns the value
ERROR_CALL_NOT_IMPLEMENTED. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 3.0.

1259 - ERROR_APPHELP_BLOCK
This error code only occurs when using Windows Installer version 2.0 and Windows XP. If Windows Installer determines a product may be incompatible with the current operating system, it displays a dialog box informing the user and asking whether to try to install anyway. This error code is returned if the user chooses not to try the installation.

1601 - ERROR_INSTALL_SERVICE_FAILURE
The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. Contact your support personnel to verify that the Windows Installer service is properly registered.

1602- ERROR_INSTALL_USEREXIT
The user cancels installation.

1603 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE
A fatal error occurred during installation.

1604 - ERROR_INSTALL_SUSPEND
Installation suspended, incomplete.

1605 - ERROR_UNKNOWN_PRODUCT
This action is only valid for products that are currently installed.

1606 - ERROR_UNKNOWN_FEATURE
The feature identifier is not registered.

1607 - ERROR_UNKNOWN_COMPONENT
The component identifier is not registered.

1608 - ERROR_UNKNOWN_PROPERTY
This is an unknown property.

1609 - ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE_STATE
The handle is in an invalid state.

1610 - ERROR_BAD_CONFIGURATION
The configuration data for this product is corrupt. Contact your support personnel.

1611 - ERROR_INDEX_ABSENT
The component qualifier not present.

1612 - ERROR_INSTALL_SOURCE_ABSENT
The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it.

1613 - ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_VERSION
This installation package cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service. You must install a Windows service pack that contains a newer version of the Windows Installer service.

1614 - ERROR_PRODUCT_UNINSTALLED
The product is uninstalled.

1615 - ERROR_BAD_QUERY_SYNTAX
The SQL query syntax is invalid or unsupported.

1616 - ERROR_INVALID_FIELD
The record field does not exist.

1618 - ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING
Another installation is already in progress. Complete that installation before proceeding with this install.

1619 - ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_OPEN_FAILED
This installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and is accessible, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.

1620 - ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_INVALID
This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.

1621 - ERROR_INSTALL_UI_FAILURE
There was an error starting the Windows Installer service user interface. Contact your support personnel.

1622 - ERROR_INSTALL_LOG_FAILURE
There was an error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable.

1623 - ERROR_INSTALL_LANGUAGE_UNSUPPORTED
This language of this installation package is not supported by your system.

1624 - ERROR_INSTALL_TRANSFORM_FAILURE
There was an error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid.

1625 - ERROR_INSTALL_PACKAGE_REJECTED
This installation is forbidden by system policy. Contact your system administrator.

1626 - ERROR_FUNCTION_NOT_CALLED
The function could not be executed.

1627 - ERROR_FUNCTION_FAILED
The function failed during execution.

1628 - ERROR_INVALID_TABLE
An invalid or unknown table was specified.

1629 - ERROR_DATATYPE_MISMATCH
The data supplied is the wrong type.

1630 - ERROR_UNSUPPORTED_TYPE
Data of this type is not supported.

1631 - ERROR_CREATE_FAILED
The Windows Installer service failed to start. Contact your support personnel.

1632 - ERROR_INSTALL_TEMP_UNWRITABLE
The Temp folder is either full or inaccessible. Verify that the Temp folder exists and that you can write to it.

1633 - ERROR_INSTALL_PLATFORM_UNSUPPORTED
This installation package is not supported on this platform. Contact your application vendor.

1634 - ERROR_INSTALL_NOTUSED
Component is not used on this machine.

1635 - ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_OPEN_FAILED
This patch package could not be opened. Verify that the patch package exists and is accessible, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer patch package.

1636 - ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_INVALID
This patch package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer patch package.

1637 - ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_UNSUPPORTED
This patch package cannot be processed by the Windows Installer service. You must install a Windows service pack that contains a newer version of the Windows Installer service.

1638 - ERROR_PRODUCT_VERSION
Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this product, use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.

1639 - ERROR_INVALID_COMMAND_LINE
Invalid command line argument. Consult the Windows Installer SDK for detailed command-line help.

1640 - ERROR_INSTALL_REMOTE_DISALLOWED
Installation from a Terminal Server client session is not permitted for the current user.

1641 - ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_INITIATED
The installer has initiated a restart. This message is indicative of a success. This error code is not available on Windows Installer version 1.0.

1642- ERROR_PATCH_TARGET_NOT_FOUND
The installer cannot install the upgrade patch because the program being upgraded may be missing or the upgrade patch updates a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade patch.
This error code is not available on Windows Installer version 1.0.

1643 - ERROR_PATCH_PACKAGE_REJECTED
The patch package is not permitted by system policy. This error code is available with Windows Installer versions 2.0.

1644 - ERROR_INSTALL_TRANSFORM_REJECTED
One or more customizations are not permitted by system policy. This error code is available with Windows Installer versions 2.0.

1645 - ERROR_INSTALL_REMOTE_PROHIBITED
Windows Installer does not permit installation from a Remote Desktop Connection. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 2.0 for Windows Server 2003.

1646 - ERROR_PATCH_REMOVAL_UNSUPPORTED
The patch package is not a removable patch package. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 3.0.

1647 - ERROR_UNKNOWN_PATCH
The patch is not applied to this product. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 3.0.

1648 - ERROR_PATCH_NO_SEQUENCE
No valid sequence could be found for the set of patches. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 3.0.

1649 - ERROR_PATCH_REMOVAL_DISALLOWED
Patch removal was disallowed by policy. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 3.0.

1650 - ERROR_INVALID_PATCH_XML
The XML patch data is invalid. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 3.0.

1651 - ERROR_PATCH_MANAGED_ADVERTISED_PRODUCT
Administrative user failed to apply patch for a per-user managed or a per-machine application that is in advertise state. Available beginning with Windows Installer version 3.0.

3010 - ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_REQUIRED
A restart is required to complete the install. This message is indicative of a success. This does not include installs where the ForceReboot action is run. This error code is not available on Windows Installer version 1.0.