Microsoft Installer Error Codes

Purpose:
You wish to discover the meaning behind the Microsoft Installer error code you might have received, or are simply curious about the numerous installation error codes that exist.

Resolution:
Microsoft Installer error codes are documented differently depending on which Windows Installer is being used:

• For MsiExec.exe (this is the standard MSI installer) and InstMsi.exe, see the MsiExec.exe and InstMsi.exe Error Messages.
• For Windows Installer errors that do not occur using MsiExec.exe and InstMsi.exe, see the Windows Installer Error Messages.

Other error codes:
System Error Codes
Windows Update Error Codes
Office 2013, 2016, and Office 365 Error Messages
Office 2010 Installation Error Codes
Office 2010 Update Error Codes