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Anonymous
11 years ago

sims 4 vc++error code 1601

im getting this error code 1601 trying to install sims 4 - tried the solution for error code 1603 ( http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/sims-4-vc-error-code-1603/td-p/3322605 ), but didn't work.

I can't seem to find anyone else getting error code 1601, så can anyone help with a solution to this?

The message i'm getting is: The VC++- runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully. setup cannt continue. (1601)

Reminds a awfully lot of the 1603, but the solution seems not to be the same.. somebody got an answer to this?

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  • Well, something is obviously wrong with your vc++ installation

    Now, you don't mention anything about your computer. But presuming you use a new Windows I would suggest checking your harddrive and Windows for errors:

    Harddrive error checking tool: http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-do-i-run-chkdsk/

    Windows error checking tool: http://help.ea.com/sg/article/how-do-i-run-the-system-file-checker/

    Then if all is clear, make sure to update your Windows with Windows update and reinstall vc++ by downloading the newest version from here:

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    Didn't Work ☹️ please help!

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    No i'm just trying to install the game it's like loading 5 seconds to install it and then the error comes on the screen

  • Carbonic's avatar
    Carbonic
    Hero+
    11 years ago

    No, the two error checking tools, they either report zero errors found or they find some and try to fix them. Which one is it?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    i can't install those programs i  don't know why but i just can't. i need to reinstall them or some **bleep** but i can't delete it either.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    oh those programs i have 0 errors on my computer..

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    Hello,

    I got the same problem and i think i got what you have to do.

    I got an error 1601 from skype thats saids: ''windows installer service could not be accessed Error 1601''

    So i gonna try this http://www.howtogeek.com/184374/how-to-fix-the-windows-installer-service-could-not-be-accessed-error-in-windows-7/

    Lets see if it works out.

    EDIT: This fixed it for me tweaking.com download the program and follow the steps it will repair everything in your windows thats broke so you got that too

  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
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    3 years ago

    Hey all,

    This thread has gotten quite older now, so I've locked it to prevent any necro-posting.

    If you're still needing help on this topic, please feel free to create a new thread so we can take a look with you 🙂 

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