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ERROR_INSTALL_REMOTE_DISALLOWED
ERROR_INSTALL_REMOTE_DISALLOWED means Windows Installer rejected an add, remove, or configuration action for server software in the current Remote Desktop or Terminal Services session.
It is an installation-context restriction. The exact action and session type should be confirmed in the installer log before changing deployment settings.
What to check
- Confirm whether the operation is running in a Remote Desktop session and whether the account has the required administrative privileges.
- Use the organization-approved local console, deployment system, or maintenance workflow for server software.
- Capture a verbose MSI log to identify the product action that was blocked and whether another policy also applies.
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