Why do I get the error message could not access network location % APPDATA%\. When I try and install itunes?

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• Get the error message "could not access network location %AppData%.

  Wehen I want to install windows live massenger I get this error massege which is cant access network location %APPDATA%\protector.exe

  Hello hezb,.

  You can watch the article following for assistance to resolve the Error 1606 that you encounter.

  KB Article ID: 886549 -you receive an "Error 1606" error message when you try to install or remove a program from Microsoft

  Is there an automatic FIXIT button that will fix your computer instead of manually change you the registry.
  Then try again and see if you can install Windows Live Messenger.

  I hope this helps.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• When trying to download or update msi programs and it's got to the part of the installation, I get the Error 1606 could not access network location % APPDATA%\. This only happens with programs of msi.

  This only happens with programs of msi.  I used the fixit for me solution and it does not solve my problem and I'm afraid to mess with the registry.  What can I do now?  I am running Vista Home Premium.  I don't know exactly what details you want.  Just ask and I'll try to provide answers.

  Sorry to take so long to get back to you - but I have tried different things to try to solve my problem.

  I was able to upgrade Silverlight without problem.  But failed to update Adobe Reader or Java.

  I ran the Microsoft fixit to resolve the Error 1606.  These are the 50356 fixit.   Microsoft help page says:

  "This problem can 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"

  It did not work.  I went to the support page that you recommended and ran the fixit there - and who did not.

  Then I noticed that this fixit 50356 mentions 'current user' - so I tried to change my standard account to an administrator account.  It basically gave me two administrator accounts.  (I already had a separate administrator account and was simply put the password so that it will prompt to update Java and Adobe.)   Then I tried to update Adobe Reader by using the new administrator (officially a standard account) and had no problem!  Then, of course, the problem has been to my administrator account.

  I'm guessing that the Microsoft fixit didn't work is because I was on the internet using my standard account, not my administrator account.  So, it 'fixed' my standard account, that does not need fixing.  I can't connect to the internet using my administrator account, unless it is necessary.

  It would be useful that the Microsoft help page has explained that the problem is probably in the administrator user account that is used to download and upgrade programs, that the fixit solution that they recommended would fix the problems only on that account, and I had to log on that account, connect to the internet and then running the fixit.  But it doesn't work.  It just says: If you get the Error 1606, run this fixit.

  I changed my new manager at standard and I'll connect to my normal administrator account and run the fixit from here.  If this is the problem with this account, I will be setting up a new administrator user account and delete it.

  Thank you very much for taking the time to try to help me.  People like me who do not know much about computers need people like you to help us!

• "Error 1606: could not access network location % APPADATA %", when you try to uninstall or re-install "iTunes" or "Adobe Reader".

  Original title: Error Messages

  Try to uninstall a program ("Itunes" or "Adobe Reader"). After I received a message: "Error 1606" could not access network location % APPADATA%\. What can I do? I can not uninstall and reinstall them.

  Try this FixIt:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• When I try to download/install a lot of programs, I get the error message «could not access network % APPDATA%\ location» ». Wonder what I should do to fix this problem.

  This occurs when you try to install things like Adobe, Microsoft Office 2010, my printer Installer, etc.

  These difficulty his deal with this problem:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

  If the problem persists, try to create a new administrator account and that helps to install programs.

• Cannot install adobe reader software. I get error 1606 could not access network location %APPDATA%\protector.exe

  I have not been able to completely install the Adobe Reader or open pdf files. I'm getting Errorr code 1606 could not access network location %AppData%. I'm not that computer savy and don't know what is the right answer or suggestion should I take without seriously harming the computer. Quitr sure don't miss suggestion

  Hi TERESA-2009.

  (1) since when are you facing this problem?

  Method 1: You can follow the steps described in the article below that addresses this question

  You receive an "Error 1606" error message when you try to install or remove a program from Microsoft

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

  (Article applies to Microsoft Programs, steps works great for other programs)

  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, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  You can post your query on the Adobe Forums
  http://forums.Adobe.com/index.jspa

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Error 1606: Could not access network location % APPDATA%\.

  I am trying to install a game for Windows: Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Collection (which is Zoo Tycoon 2 + 4 expansion packs), on a Vista Home SP2 machine.  When you install disc 1, I almost immediately get the error above,Error 1606: could not access network location % APPDATA%\. I looked at the error on this forum, who led me to the installation page for the installation package located manual download page offline at the: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/error_installshield.xml. When I tried to install the offline installation package, I got the same error, 1606.  I don't know what to do next?  This game comes without a product key, this support won't even take my call.  Thank you-

  This problem occurs because there is incorrect entries in the Shell folder of the user who is logged on to Microsoft Windows. When Windows Installer goes to the sale of Shell folder of the user who is logged on to the computer, Windows Installer cannot locate the correct entry. The solution is inhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/886549.

  The steps to correct this problem involve editing the Windows registry.  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk. I suggest that you first back up your registry as follows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry.

  Here are the steps to fix it.

  1. click on start, run, typeregedit in the Open box, and then click OK.

  2. look for the following registry key:

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

  3 remove the entries that show the path that is listed in the error message.

  886549 KBhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/886549: Regedit open again. In the left pane, click User Shell Folders, point tonew, click expandable string value, type the value name that you want to restore (AppData) and then press ENTER. Right click on this value, clickchange, type the value in the value data for the value name box, and then clickOK. The value data must be: % USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming.

  Step 8 KB 886549 suggests that you also check the values in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. However, by fixing my problem, I had not to change values in the registry key. If this does not work, follow ALL the steps in the referenced article.

  Good luck. Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Error 1606 could not access network location %APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\sendto when installing iTunes

  Original title: cannot install Itunes because of (Error 1606 could not access network location %AppData%).
  Please can someone help me?

  Hello

  This problem occurs because there is incorrect entries in the Shell folder of the user who is logged on to Microsoft Windows. When Windows Installer goes to the sale of Shell folder of the user who is logged on to the computer, Windows Installer cannot locate the correct entry.

  The steps to correct this problem involve editing the Windows registry.

  WARNING: This method contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you change the
  Register 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, click the following link:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

  Method 1:

  a. Click Start and typeregedit into the search box start and press to enter.
  b. find the following registry key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell dossiers\
  c. remove the entries that show the path that is listed in the error message.
  
  Method 2:

  Run Fixit from article mentioned below. It can fox the most problems with Error 1606.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher-Microsoft Support.
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• Try to upgrade to the new version of Java and get error 1606: could not access network location %APPDATA%\protector.exe

  I tried the upgrade to the new version of JAVA kept b/c getting reminders... uninstall the older versions (2)... réessayées... got the following error code: "Error 1606.  Could not access network location % APPDATA%\ ».  I tried of looking for help on the Java site. and I tried a few suggestions listed... no luck!  CAN SOMEONE PLEASE?

  Thank you!

  gasweetpeach54

  The usual reason for this error message, it's that some of the registry entries mentioned in the following items are damaged.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121

  If you are unable to fix it by using these methods, try to create a new user account, give administrator privileges and use it to install Java.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-a-users-account-type

• I tried to upgrade from Microsoft office 2003 and 2007, and I get this error message: Error 1606 could not access network location %AppData%.

  Now, I can not uninstall, repair Office 2003 or 2007. and my microsoft office 2003 documents are less error out when I try to open them.

  Hello Answerspls09,

  Thanks for providing the information.

  Solution:

  Check with the below weblink.
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  "You receive an"Error 1606"error message when you try to install or remove a program from Microsoft"

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

  __________________________________________________________________________________

  ["Windows Installer Error 1606" error message when you try to launch help in Office 2000 programs]

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/313257
  __________________________________________________________________________________

  That should solve your problem.

  Thank you. UDAY $012 please let me know that whether the solution worked or not, I thank you and appreciate your comments. URGO. C

• Linny Hey, the site you posted Error 1606.Could not access network location % APPDATA%\. It is also for Vista?

  I went on the site and I've seen XP.  If not. Do you have a recommendation for Vista?  I tried HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\User Shell Folders. I've not found errors in this folder and created a new folder for APPDATA.  I also got this error when I tried to install the updates for Java

  Hello CyndiLou,

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.

  Try this article. I don't know what article Linny gave for you.
  KB 886549 - you receive an "Error 1606" error message when you try to install or remove a program from Microsoft

  If please reply back and let us know if you still need help.

  Sincerely, Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• Not able to install any updates for my computer Error 1606 could not access network location % APPDATA%\. How can I fix it?

  I can't install any updates for my computer at all, even the window updates is one of the many error messages I receive, Error 1606 could access the location %APPDATA%\ network. How can I fix it?

  Hello

  This problem occurs because there is incorrect entries in the Shell folder of the user who is logged on to Microsoft Windows. When Windows Installer goes to the sale of Shell folder of the user who is logged on to the computer, Windows Installer cannot locate the correct entry. The solution is inhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/886549.

  The steps to correct this problem involve editing the Windows registry.

  WARNING:

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk. I suggest that you first back up your registry as follows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry.

  Here are the steps to fix it.

  Step 1:

  a. Click Start, click Run, type ""regedit ' in the Open box, and then click OK. "

  b. find the following registry key:

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

  c. remove the entries that show the path that is listed in the error message.

  Step 2:

  886549 KB http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/886549:

  Open Regedit a. once again. In the left pane, click User Shell Folders, point to new, click expandable string value.

  b. type the value name that you want to restore (AppData), and then press ENTER.

  c. right-click on this value, click modify, type the value in the value data for the value name box and then click OK. The value data must be: % USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming.

  Step 8 KB 886549 suggests that you also check the values in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. However, by fixing my problem, I had not to change values in the registry key. If this does not work, follow ALL the steps in the referenced article.

• "Error 1606. could not access network location appdata"while trying to install symantec

  Also, I got this error message trying to update adobe.  But my main concern is trying to install Symantec and displays whenever it is in half way through the installation, this message.  I read things on going into the registry and looking at paths, but all for windows 2000 and others, but not for vista.  Someone knows how to fix this problem on vista?

  Try these trouble her. If one does not work, use the other.

  • http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121
  • http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/886549

  If neither works, create a new administrator account and lets try to install.

• Error 1606 could not access network location % APPDATE%\.

  try to update adobe reader and he sends me this error 1606

  Hi Gotananswer,

  Visit this link below where a similar question is discussed on the adobe Web site.

  Error 1606
  http://kb2.Adobe.com/CPS/402/kb402867.html

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
  

• Could not access network location %APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\sendto during the installation of QuickTime for iTunes

  I get an error message "could not access network location %APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\sendto" when I try to install iTunes.  It always happens during the installation of quicktime.

  Hello m.minton,

  You can watch the following information from Apple on the installation of QuickTime:
  http://support.Apple.com/kb/HT1926

  Please let us know if the information of Apple Help or if you still need help.

  Thank you

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  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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