Re: EA App Install Error - INST-14-1601
So we were having the same exact issue. We were able to fix it by:
1. Going to Control Panel
2. Programs and Features
3. Uninstall EVERY SINGLE Microsoft C++ Redistributable
4. Download EA App installer DONT RUN YET
5. go to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170 and download appropriate architecture of latest C++
6. Install the C++ Package
7. Go to Local Disk/Program Files/ Electronic Arts AND DELETE THE ENTIRE ELECTRONIC ARTS FOLDER
8. Restart Computer
9. Install EA App
10. Profit