Error 1722 – Windows Installer Package Error is the most popular bug among Windows users and has affected millions of computers recently. If you also receive this error, then you are in the right place. In this guide, we will tell you all about this installer error, including its repair methods. You may encounter one of the following errors during installation.
Error 1722. There is a roadblock with this Windows Installer package. A program that ran as part of the installation did not complete as expected. Contact technical support personnel or package vendor.
Error MSI 1722: 'There is an obstacle with the Windows Installer package’ during the installation / uninstall
"There is a roadblock with this Windows Installer package. A program running as part of this package did not end as expected “.
Error 1722: could not enter the Windows installer service.
Error 1722: Windows Installer service failed to start.
Error 1722: Windows Installer service failed to start on Local Com Error 5: Access denied.
What is the Error 1722 – Windows Installer Package Error?
Error 1722 it is a kind of stop error that appears when Windows Installer failed to install the package on your system. When you click OK, this error rolls back the installation and then the installation fails. It doesn't matter what software you are installing. May appear with any software or driver installation, but especially pops up with the next install.
1. Microsoft WSE installation 3.0
2. Java installation
3. Security software installation
4. Driver installation
5. Games installation
6. Microsoft product installation, etc.
Cause
The error 1722 appears in the installer due to one of the following reasons:
1. Dependent system files such as dll files are missing, ocx files, sys files, etc.
2. Invalid registry entries that conflict with the installer.
3. Antivirus removes malicious files recently, but it also leaves damage.
4. Installer service stops, etc.
It affected almost all Windows operating systems like Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server (all versions).
SOLUTION
Method 1: Fix through advanced system repair
The most common reason behind Windows Installer failed is corrupt or damaged system files like dll files, exe files, sys files, etc. There are hundreds of small system files that work for specific tasks. If one of the files is replaced, is removed or damaged, you may get the error 1722 from the Windows installer package.
Download and install the advanced system repair tool and scan your PC. It has a large database with 25 million files. It will find all the corrupted or deleted system files and reinstall them with the new one. Later, optimizing with advanced system repair tool, try to install the installation package.
Method 2: restart Windows Installer services
1. Click Start> Run. Scribe “Services.msc” without quotes and press Enter.
2. Find Windows Installer and double click on it.
3. Set Windows installer startup type to manual.
4. Click Start to start services and click OK.
Method 3: re-register the Windows installer
1. Close the entire running program.
2. Open the Run command. Go to Start> Run and type “msiexec / unregister” (without quotation marks) and click OK. Will terminate Windows installation services.
3. Now, open run command again and type “msiexec / regserver” (without quotation marks) and click OK.
4. Restart your computer and you won't get the error 1722.
Method 4: renamed machine key folder. This method works on Windows Server 2012 R2
1. Folder C was renamed: ProgramData Microsoft Crypto RSA MachineKeys a MachineKeys.old
2. Recreate folder C: ProgramData Microsoft Crypto RSA MachineKeys
3. Moved C: ProgramData Microsoft Crypto RSA MachineKeys.old a C: Temp
4. Run the installer again
Resume:
In this post, I have described the 4 methods for correct the Error 1722 – Windows Installer Package Error. If you know more alternatives to clear the msi error 1722, leave your solution in the comment box.
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