Windows Live Messenger is a very popular instant messenger program that is in use, which allows users to chat with their friends and family around the world. This program usually installs very easily but can encounter a 1603 error that needs troubleshooting to fix. The 1603 error usually happens when an anti-spyware program is blocking the installation of the Windows Live Messenger program or can also occur when unnecessary files interfere with the installation of the program. The Windows Live help tips explained below will help you to get rid of the 1603 error to complete the installation of the program successfully.
Instructions
Instructions
- Turn off any of the anti-spyware programs currently running in your computer. For example, if you are running Windows Defender, right-click on its icon which is located in the taskbar and select Shutdown Microsoft Antispyware. If you are running any other anti spyware programs, you may refer to the manufacturer’s documentation to turn off the program.
- Try to download and run the Windows Live Messenger again. Make sure to clear the Temp folder and all the files related to the Windows Live program before downloading it again. If you are still running into the 1603 error, you may move into the next step to clean your hard drive.
- To do this, click on the Windows Start button and select Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, select Performance and Maintenance and select Free Up Space on Your Hard Disk. This will launch the Disk Cleanup utility.
- Check the boxes near to the following categories: Downloaded Program Files, Temporary Internet Files, Temporary Files, Temporary Offline Files, and on Offline Files. Click on the OK button to delete the unnecessary files from these specified locations and select Yes to begin the disk cleanup process. After the cleanup has completed successfully, try to perform the installation again.
