[SOLVED] Error 1901

gevo · 07-15-2008, 12:40 AM

I have downloaded maplestory about a dozen times and yet every time i went to install it, i get the "error 1901. Error attempting to read from the source installation database: C:\WINDOWS\Installer\(random code).msi" is there a way to solve this?

gevo · 07-15-2008, 03:14 AM

Ok so after messing around with a few things it now shows "the system cannot read from the specified device."

Jack.Sparrow · 07-15-2008, 04:34 AM

Hi Gevo.

Is it possible to download the setup from a different source? That error usually means the download is corrupt.

**koala** · 07-15-2008, 05:46 AM

.msi is a Microsoft Windows Installer file. Reinstall Windows Installer 3.1 v2 then reboot and try installing the game again.

gevo · 07-15-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack.Sparrow

Hi Gevo.

Is it possible to download the setup from a different source? That error usually means the download is corrupt.

Um i dont believe so. Ive looked at other comments on the download, and no one else seems to have this problem.

gevo · 07-15-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by koala

.msi is a Microsoft Windows Installer file. Reinstall Windows Installer 3.1 v2 then reboot and try installing the game again.

I turned off my antivirus and spybot and for some reason that worked but i eventually got another error 1304 or something.

**Aus_Karlos** · 07-16-2008, 04:52 AM

Error 1304 means that the Installshield is trying to write an *.inf file to the C:\Windows\inf directory but is unable to because it does not have access.
Make sure that you have administrator access before you start the installation and check that your A/V is not blocking it.
The best method is to start in safemode and run the installation.

gevo · 07-17-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aus_Karlos

Error 1304 means that the Installshield is trying to write an *.inf file to the C:\Windows\inf directory but is unable to because it does not have access.
Make sure that you have administrator access before you start the installation and check that your A/V is not blocking it.
The best method is to start in safemode and run the installation.

I did what you said but i got a box saying the administrator has settings that do not allow this installation. I am the only account on this laptop and i am the administrator.

**Aus_Karlos** · 07-17-2008, 01:26 AM

There is actually a separate administrator account. This can be accessed under Safemode.
Have you tried running the installation in safemode.

gevo · 07-17-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aus_Karlos

There is actually a separate administrator account. This can be accessed under Safemode.
Have you tried running the installation in safemode.

Yes thats what i did. I dont know what i did but i was able to install after my efforts in safe mode failed. I havent been able to test the program to see if it works yet.

gevo · 07-18-2008, 03:01 AM

I want to thank everyone who helped. Somehow i got the program to work. Thankyou all

07-15-2008, 12:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
gevo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 OS: xp	[SOLVED] Error 1901 I have downloaded maplestory about a dozen times and yet every time i went to install it, i get the "error 1901. Error attempting to read from the source installation database: C:\WINDOWS\Installer\(random code).msi" is there a way to solve this?

07-15-2008, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
gevo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 OS: xp	Re: Error 1901 Ok so after messing around with a few things it now shows "the system cannot read from the specified device."

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07-16-2008, 04:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,800 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit My System	Re: Error 1901 Error 1304 means that the Installshield is trying to write an .inf file to the C:\Windows\inf directory but is unable to because it does not have access. Make sure that you have administrator access before you start the installation and check that your A/V is not blocking it. The best method is to start in safemode and run the installation. __________________ MemTest86* / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest

07-17-2008, 01:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,800 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit My System	Re: Error 1901 There is actually a separate administrator account. This can be accessed under Safemode. Have you tried running the installation in safemode. __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest

07-18-2008, 03:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
gevo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 OS: xp	Re: Error 1901 I want to thank everyone who helped. Somehow i got the program to work. Thankyou all