Symptoms
You install the backup agent in a Windows operating system. Installation fails with these messages in MSI log (C:\ProgramData\Acronis\InstallationLogs\BackupClient.msi.log):
MSI (s) (6C:34) [17:13:02:292]: Note: 1: 1336 2: 3 3: C:\Windows\Installer\
MSI (s) (6C:34) [17:13:02:292]: MainEngineThread is returning 1632
Cause
The folder C:\Windows\Installer does not exist.
To verify that, navigate to C:\Windows, select View -> Options -> View -> clear the Hide protected operating system files check box and confirm your action. Review the list of files and folders in C:\Windows.
Solution
- Open C:\Windows folder.
- Create the new folder and name it "Installer"
- Repeat the installation of the backup agent
In case the issue persists please collect Process Monitor log (KB2295) while reproducing the issue with the installation.