Thread: "Insufficient disk space" or Error 1603 when you try to install IntelliPoint

"Insufficient disk space" or Error 1603 when you try to install IntelliPoint, IntelliType Pro, or LifeCam software

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install IntelliPoint, IntelliType Pro, or LifeCam programs, you might acquire some of the subsequent error messages:

• Setup cannot continue because either there is insufficient disk space or else an unexpected error has occurred. Please free the necessary disk space, and run setup again. For system requirements, refer to the product packaging.
• Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation.
• Installation error

RESOLUTION

To fix this issue, pursue the steps in the given sequence. You should logged on as an administrator or else as a member of the Administrators group.

Method 1: Remove earlier versions of the program, and then install the latest version

Step 1: Remove the program from Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. On a PC that is using Windows XP OS, copy as well as after that paste the given command in the Open box, as well as press the ENTER key:

appwiz.cpl

On a PC that is using Windows Vista OS, click on the Start button, type as appwiz.cpl in the Start Search box, and after that click on the appwiz.cpl in the Programs list.If you are evoked for an administrator password or else for verification, type the password, or else click on the Continue.

3. In the presently installed programs list, determine whether an current edition of IntelliPoint, IntelliType Pro, or else LifeCam is being listed.

4. If an current version of the program is being listed, click on the program entry, and after that click on Remove. Pursue the commands to remove the program.

5. If you are prompted, restart the PC.

Step 2: Download and install the latest programs or drivers for your hardware device

Method 2: Run the Windows Installer CleanUp utility

CleanUp utility of Windows Installer used to clean information for programs which are mounted by Windows Installer.

To use the Windows Installer CleanUp utility, follow these steps:

1. Download Windows Installer CleanUp Utility.
2. Click Start, All Programs, and then click Windows Install Clean Up.
3. Choose the program that you would like to remove, and then click Remove.
4. Click OK, and then click Exit.
5. Try again to install the software.

Method 3: Start the Windows Installer service

1. Windows Vista Click Start, type services.msc in the Start Search box, and press ENTER. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type the password, or click Continue.

Windows XP and earlier versions

Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.
2. In the Services list, double-click Windows Installer.
3. In the Windows Installer Properties dialog box, click Automatic in the Startup type list.
4. Click Start, click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Start the software installation.

Method 4: Perform a clean startup and clear Temp folder

When you run windows normally, some programs run automatically at the background. These are antivirus programs and system programs that may interfere with product installation. When you do a clean startup before you starting the installation, you avoid these programs from starting automatically. To do a clean startup, follow the proper steps for your Windows version.

Step 1: Restart the computer by using a clean startup

1. Open System Configuration.
Windows Vista
a. Click Start
b. In the Start Search box, type System Configuration.
c. In the Programs list, click System Configuration. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type the password, or click Continue.

2. Windows XP and earlier versions

a. Click Start.
b. Click Run.
c. In the Open box, type msconfig.
d. Click OK.

3. On the General tab, click Selective Startup.

4. Windows Vista
Under Selective Startup, click to clear the following check boxes:
o Load system services
o Load startup items
o Use original boot configuration
Windows XP and earlier versions
Under Selective Startup, click to clear the following check boxes:
o Process SYSTEM.INI File
o Process WIN.INI File
o Load Startup Items
5. Click the Services tab.

6. Click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All.

7. Click OK, and then click Restart.

Step 2: Clear the Temp folder

To clear the temporary file folder, follow the steps given below:

Windows Vista

1. On a PC that is running Windows Vista, click Start , type %temp% in the Start Search box, and then click Temp in the Programs list.

If you are being evoked for an administrator password, type the password, or else click on Continue.

2. On the Edit menu, click Select All.

3. On the File menu, click Delete.

4. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.

5. Attempt to run IntelliPoint, IntelliType Pro, or LifeCam program. If you get error message that is given in the "Symptoms" part, delete the program, and then reinstall the program.

Windows XP and earlier versions

1. Click Start, click Run, type %temp%, and after that click on OK.
2. On the Edit menu, click on Select All.
3. On the File menu, click Delete.

4. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.

5. Attempt to run IntelliPoint, IntelliType Pro, or LifeCam program. If you get error message that is given in the "Symptoms" part, delete the program, and then reinstall the program.

Method 5: Uninstall Windows Installer, and then install the latest version

1. Click Start, and after that click on Run.

2. Copy and paste or type the given command in the Open box, and then press ENTER: appwiz.cpl

3. In the Currently installed programs list, select Windows Installer.

4. Click Remove, and then follow the instructions to remove Windows Installer.

Method 6: Install the Microsoft .NET Framework