1606 "appdata" cannot download or install hardware and programs

I need information on how to fix this error 1606 "appdata" cannot find on computer - cannot locate it or it may not be read... What can I do

Hi Rodney cobbs,

This problem may occur if there is an incorrect setting in one of the following registry subkeys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
 
Important: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, see the link below.
Back up the registry
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

Check the Microsoft KB article below which talks about a similar issue with Microsoft programs. You can give it a try and check if it works.

You receive an "Error 1606" error message when you try to install or remove a program from Microsoft
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

Go back with the results!

I hope this helps!

Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
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