Thursday, 6 February 2025

Fix autocad Error 1603

 "Install error 1603: Fatal error during installation" while installing Autodesk software with legacy installer

During the installation of an Autodesk product, the install wizard stops, and reports:

Installation incomplete. Some products failed to install.

Install error 1603: Fatal error during installation.


Install error: <Product Name> The install couldn't Finish. Error 1603


Causes:

Error 1603 is a generic error generated by the Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI). This error tends to be system-related, rather than linked to specific software.


Solution:

Clean uninstall and reinstall the Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service

Make sure you have a copy of the software installer (for step 3) before uninstalling.

Uninstall the Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service. See: How to uninstall Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service.

Reinstall the Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service. See: How to download and install Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service.

Reinstall the application.

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