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Installation Fails with "Installation Package Could Not Be Opened"

 

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Explains how to troubleshoot an "Installation Package Could Not Be Opened" condition.

 

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During installation of software that uses Windows Installer (MSI) technology, a message "This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package." usually indicates an incomplete or corrupt installation file.

If the software was downloaded, it should be re-downloaded. The best method to verify that the downloaded file is complete, is to check its digital signature.

Adblockers and low-quality antivirus programs are a main cause of blocked and damaged downloads. If the issue persists after a re-download, consider disabling any antimalware tools other than the most reputable ones (e.g. Windows Defender, Kaspersky, etc.)

If the software was downloaded from an e-commerce provider, a limited number of initial downloads may be available. If this number is not sufficient to complete a successful download, contact the e-commerce provider to have the number be reset or increased. Contact information is usually listed in the purchase confirmation email.

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Article Information
Article ID:14-137
Platform:Windows
Products:All
Additional Keywords:None
Last Update:2017-08-03
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