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Install error 2203

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I attempted to install PDF-XChange Editor 7.0.324.2 on XP SP3. I initially tried the MSI version, then I tried the full download. In both cases, it failed with error 2203. I tried to attach the log file, but this failed: "Invalid file extension: install.log". I renamed it to install.txt and got the same error.

How can I report this error?
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Can you try to upload the file to our useruploads site, then we can take it from there?
Just follow these instructions :
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowle ... FTP-server
then we can diagnose the problem from the log file, thanks!
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Re: Install error 2203

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Hi ctwist,
You can attach the file zipped (i.e. as a .ZIP archive).
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TrackerSupp-Daniel wrote:Can you try to upload the file to our useruploads site, then we can take it from there?
I have uploaded ctwist_install.log

Thanks
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Thanks ctwist,

Got the file and passed it along to Roman for his investigation!

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Can you try MSI version with command line /lvx*! inst.log and then send us this inst.log file which will be created in the same folder where MSI file is?
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Re: Install error 2203

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I found another log file in the temp folder (attached). Note that line 304 contains

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DEBUG: Error 2826:  Control BottomLine on dialog WelcomeDlg extends beyond the boundaries of the dialog to the right by 3 pixels
The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2826. The arguments are: WelcomeDlg, BottomLine, to the right
Maybe this is what you were looking for.

Let me know if you still need me to follow the instructions in your previous post.
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Thanks for this file ctwist,

I've passed it to Ivan and he will take a look at it as soon as possible!

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The actual error code returned by Windows Installer system is 1603

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MSI (s) (20:8C) [19:18:06:895]: MainEngineThread is returning 1603
Quick look for this code leads to Microsoft page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/hel ... allation-e

Please check if the folder where you are trying to install the Editor has proper permissions.
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I checked the link, but none of the suggestions were relevant for my situation. I am running XP Home (not Professional), so the security rules are not relevant.

I did some more research for this error, but none of the suggestions helped.

In a few weeks or months, I will move to my Win 10 PC that is sitting idle. I will re-try your product then. Until then, I will continue with Adobe Reader and its limitations.

Thanks for your assistance.
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Alright, Glad to hear you'll give us another pass later, Let us know if you have any questions when that day finally comes!
Have a good one!
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