VDA upgrade fails with Error 1603 IcaTS_x64.msi

VDA upgrade fails with Error 1603 IcaTS_x64.msi

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Article ID: CTX213807

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Description

Issue:
Error 1603 received during upgrade process (may exhibit different specific .msi failures)


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Environment

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Resolution

1. Removed MS KB3072630 and KB3139923 and rebooted
2. Edit the windows registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
  • Create  D-WORD value :
    • RemappedElevatedProxiesPolicy
    • Value = 1
3. Reboot
4. Run the VDA installer as Administrator.

Problem Cause

Microsoft Windows Updates:
KB3072630
KB3139923

Issue/Introduction

Error 1603 received during upgrade process (may exhibit different specific .msi failures)

Additional Information

Microsoft Windows Updates:

KB3072630
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3072630

KB3139923
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3139923