Windows Installer Error 1722

While most software programs come with their own installation program, it is not uncommon for the installation to actually be run by the Microsoft Windows Installer. Microsoft included the Microsoft Windows Installer as a built in feature of Windows XP, 2000, 2003 and Vista.

If everything is running normally, upon starting the installation, you would just have to click through each window in the step-by-step process until the installation is complete. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen and, when there is a problem with a software installation, that is when the error 1722 message can appear.

Installer error 1722 occurs when the Windows Installer cannot run the necessary files required to install the program. As a result, the installation may fail and quit prematurely or you may get a message saying there is a fatal error during installation. The reason the installation fails is usually due to the files being damaged, corrupted or missing or due to a problem with the Windows Installer itself.

There are a number of ways to fix an installer error 1722, which include:

• Try using a different software program. If you have downloaded it, delete the original and download again as there may have been a problem during the download. If you are installing from a disk, try using a different one to see if the problem persists.
• Ensure the latest version of InstallShield is installed on your computer. If not, download and update your version.
• If you are prompted that the files can’t be found, you can do a search to point the installer to the correct location. If the files are in fact missing, you will need a new program to install.
• Finally, if none of the above work, you may need to run a registry cleaner to remove any corrupt files left from previous attempts at installation. Once your hard drive has been cleaned up, the installer should run fine.