What does Windows error code 1652 (ERROR_INSTALL_SERVICE_SAFEBOOT) mean?

 
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ERROR_INSTALL_SERVICE_SAFEBOOT

ERROR_INSTALL_SERVICE_SAFEBOOT means Windows Installer cannot service the requested package while Windows is running in Safe Mode.

Exit Safe Mode and retry under a normal boot. Do not attempt to bypass the restriction by manually changing service configuration.

What to check

  • Verify the current boot mode and restart Windows normally before attempting the installation again.
  • If the failure is part of recovery work, determine whether a vendor-supported offline repair or System Restore path is appropriate.
  • After normal boot, capture a verbose installer log if the package still fails; the original Safe Mode result may not be the remaining cause.

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