Eset Error Code Win 1601

If the ESET error code MSI 1601 is displayed, then it represents that the Windows Installer is not available for installing ESET.

To resolve this error, check if the installer service is running properly.

Select the Run option from the Start menu and then type msconfig. Tap the Enter key.

Navigate to the Services tab and find the Windows Installer service. Select it and click the OK button followed by the Restart button to restart the system.

Install the ESET product and check if it is being installed properly.

Now, you re-register Windows Installer on your system.

Go to the search bar available in the Start menu and then select the All Files and Folders option.

Type the file name as Msiexec.exe and tap the Search button.

Once you find the file, note down the location of the file.

Next, type regedit in the Run dialog box. Locate the GKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIServer.

On the panel, double-click on the ImagePath file.

Once the Edit String dialog box appears, check if the path of the Msiexec.exe file is correct.

If the path is wrong, then specify the correct path that you found out and click the OK button.

The next step is to restart your system in the safe mode.

Try installing the ESET antivirus product now and check if the problem has been sorted out.