What does Windows error code 1612 (ERROR_INSTALL_SOURCE_ABSENT) mean?

 
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ERROR_INSTALL_SOURCE_ABSENT

ERROR_INSTALL_SOURCE_ABSENT means that Windows Installer needs a source for the product but cannot access it. This can happen during repair, feature installation, patching, or configuration even when the product is already installed.

What to check

  • Verify the source path or deployment location is still available to the account running the installation.
  • Use the original package and product version required by the installer rather than a similarly named download.
  • Collect the installer log to see which product or feature requested source resolution.

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