What does Windows error code 1602 (ERROR_INSTALL_USEREXIT) mean?

 
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ERROR_INSTALL_USEREXIT

ERROR_INSTALL_USEREXIT means that the installation ended because the user cancelled it. It is not evidence that Windows Installer found a package or system error.

How to interpret it

  • In an interactive installation, check whether the user pressed Cancel or closed the installer UI.
  • In automation, record whether an external UI handler, wrapper, deployment tool, or timeout sent a cancellation request.
  • Do not treat 1602 as a successful install; confirm the product state before scheduling a retry.

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