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[Niro28]

I understand this is a specialty forum, but wondered if someone could help me out.  I haven't had much luck elsewhere.

Everytime I try to install/uninstall any kind of software I get this message:

"Error 1606. Could not access network location <Common Administrative Tools>.AllUsers\"

I'm using WinXP Pro (upgrade from 98se).  

I've racked my brain trying to figure out the problem, but can't seem to find a solution.  Any help on this is appreciated.

[Niro28]

Well, after about a week of tearing my hair out over this *&%$# error, I finally found a solution.  Basically came down to changing a registry value.  Here's the solution:

Solution for the error 1606 Could not access Network Location. <Common Administrative Tools> .All Users\.

1. Startup > Execute... > regedit ---> Accept

2. In the Registry go to:
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders

3. Common Administrative Tools must have the value: C:\WINDOWS\All Users

4. In the Registry go to:
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

5. Common Administrative Tools must have the value: %SYSTEMROOT%\All Users

Hopefully, by posting this it will save some time and aggravation that I went through  with anyone who comes across the same error.  Gotta admit, I learned alot about Xp while researching this problem!

(Edited by Niro28 at 5:25 am on Jan. 10, 2002)

[dhall]

Many , many thanks! I had the identical problem and your solution worked perfectly for my PC. Keep up the great work! I never would have been able to figure this one out myself!

[Niro28]

Glad I could help you out!

[Johannes]

Hi ho.

I have the same crappy 1606 error and now added all those values to my registry. But i am usin Win98, so I am not sure, if it works as well.
PLS help me anyone. This really sux.

[Stefan Krueger]

Did you create a verbose log file of your installation?

[Johannes]

Jeeeez! Dont BS me with verbose logs or pp. I dont know a jot about instmsia. I get this silly 1606 with frequency. Its not that it only happens from time to time.
If possible, I jusrt want some possible answers...
And U seem to be the boss of the bosses in here )) Help me if possible!

[Johannes]

Sorry for bein impolite, but i prolly didnt make a verbose whatsoever log file...