Easy Steps to Fix ESET Error Code 1603

ESET antivirus provides security software for industries and customers. It works on almost every machine whether it is mobile or PCs. Nowadays, when security is major concern, it provides a secure digital world for everyone. Although, ESET antivirus is made from lots of advanced tools and software programming to provide the best virus protection but, there are times when users have some difficulty or faces issue. The most common issue faced by the users is ESET Error Code 1603. In this article, we are going to discuss the steps to fix this error. For any further difficulty or issue user can contact ESET Antivirus Customer Support.

Symptoms of ESET Error Code 1603:-

When the user is trying to install the Microsoft Windows Installer package, then he might face the issue along with the error message- “1603 error: A disastrous error happened during installation.”

At that time, if you hit the OK button on the error message box then the installation process rolls back.

Reasons of ESET Error Code 1603:-

Error 1603 is a Windows error and there are several reasons behind this particular issue such as:-

• Corrupt download or incomplete installation of ESET Antivirus software.
• Any virus or malware infection that has corrupted Windows system files or ESET Antivirus-related program files.
• Any program or file which has maliciously or mistakenly deleted the ESET Antivirus related files.
• The system account may not have total access to the folder that you are trying to install.
• You can see that, the error message occurs due to the Windows Installer service.
• If you have already installed an antivirus in your system, then you can encounter problems at the time of installing any other security software. Moreover, if the user is trying to fix the Microsoft Windows Installer package, then also this error can occur.

Solutions for ESET Error Code 1603:-

Steps are listed below to resolve the error code 1603:

• First of all, if you have already installed an antivirus in your system, then you can encounter problems at the time of installing any other security software and if the user is trying to fix the Microsoft Windows Installer package, then also this error can occur. So, verify whether the application is already present in your system, then first uninstall it and install it again.
• Secondly, if you made the application as your desktop shortcut, then also in that case, the application is likely to still install on the PC, resulting in this error when you attempt to reinstall the app. You can restore the shortcut by searching for the app, and when it is found, press and hold (or right-click) the app and select Pin to Start. Also, you can resolve this issue by uninstalling and then reinstalling the app again.

Installing the Packages: –

• At first, what you need is to install the packages to a folder which are not encrypted.
• Then, you need to install the package to a drive which you are not using as a substitute drive. You need to use this method if you receive an error message.
• Now, you can “Grant Full Control” permissions to the SYSTEM account that you are using. NOTE: You need to use this method in case, if you receive the error message because the SYSTEM account which you are using does not have Full Control permissions on the folder which you are installing.
• To grant Full Control permissions to the SYSTEM account, follow these steps:

1. Firstly, open-File Explorer (or Windows Explorer), then right-click the drive that you want to install the Windows Installer package to and then click “Properties”.
2. Next, open the Security window. Now, verify the group or user names box which contains the SYSTEM user account which you are using. However, in case, if the SYSTEM user account doesn’t appear in the box, you need to follow the steps as given below to add the SYSTEM account:
3. Click on the “Edit” option. Approve the User Account Control when it is prompted.
4. Click “Add” option and then, you need to select the Users or the Groups dialog box which appears on your computer screen.
5. Then, in the Enter the object names, type SYSTEM, and then click Check names.
6. Then, click OK.
7. To change the permissions, click “Edit” option and select the SYSTEM user account, and verify in the Permissions section that Full Control is set to Allow.
8. Next, close the Permissions dialog and return to Properties then, click “Advanced” option.
9. Then, select “Change permissions” option.
10. In the Permissions tab, select the SYSTEM entry and click “Edit” button.
11. Then, click the Applies to dropdown and select “This folder, subfolder, and files”. Click “OK” button.
12. Finally, you have to wait for the Operating System to apply the permissions for all the child folders. And after that, you have to run the Windows Installer package.

By following the above mentioned steps you can easily fix the ESET Error code 1603. But, if you still have any query or doubt or facing any difficulty then contact ESET number at Mycustomerservice for the technical assistance, which is available 24*7 to provide you effective and quick solutions.