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_Paolo_Ricardo_
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February 20, 2008
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Error 1606 - Adobe Reader Upgrade Fails

  • February 20, 2008
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I keep getting the dreaded "Error 1606 Could not access network
location :." (sic)when I try to upgrade Acrobat Reader

I've tried all the fixes i.e. deleting registry refs to Office 8.0 and
9.0, checking User Shell Folders and Common Administrative Tools (as recommended by Microsoft) but none works.

Also I've no idea what location ":." refers to.

Apart from disabling Windows Installer (to stop it popping up
randomly) I cannot update my Adobe Reader software.

Any miracle workers out there?

Thanks
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    Anonymous
    February 20, 2012

    Try this out:  http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Installer_CleanUp_Utility_d4459.html

    I was having the same problem using XP professional with Adobe 10.0.1

    IT WORKED PERFECTLY AND INSTANTLY.  And that was after spending days researching and trying different fixes as mentioned in the other responses.  I believe this is that ABSOLUTE solution.  Good Luck!

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    chrissylane-7CqElm
    Participant
    October 18, 2010

    I am getting almost the same error only mine says cannot access

    %appdata% file in network and it will not

    open any pdf files . this happened after  i  installed the update for the

    adobe. i had 9.3 version and it updated to 9.4 and now doesnt work properly if at all.

    i got online to get  adobe removal software and finially got it off but when i reinstalled it the same thing happened again.

    and it wont let me get the 9.3 vesion i had SOO now I dont know what to do .any help would be appreciated

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    Anonymous
    October 19, 2010

    I hope this will help, try and go to the website below and click on the fix it (icon)

    error 1606 could not access network location %appdata%\

    There is an error in your registry go to http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=886549 this should help you fix the problem...

    this should help you fix the problem...

    I did not do the manual fix it was to much work and you can mess-up a lot of stuff. My adobe finally works now from the fix it icon (i am a happy camper).

    Shirlita Lee

    240-274-2489 Cell

    Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:19:15 -0600

    From: forums@adobe.com

    To: lita_bug48@hotmail.com

    Subject: Error 1606 - Adobe Reader Upgrade Fails

    I am getting almost the same error only mine says cannot access

    %appdata% file in network and it will not

    open any pdf files . this happened after i installed the update for the

    adobe. i had 9.3 version and it updated to 9.4 and now doesnt work properly if at all.

    i got online to get adobe removal software and finially got it off but when i reinstalled it the same thing happened again.

    and it wont let me get the 9.3 vesion i had SOO now I dont know what to do .any help would be appreciated

    >

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    kim22
    Participant
    October 19, 2010

    Don't think you intended this for me...

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    Anonymous
    June 11, 2009

    There is an error in your registry go to http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=886549 this should help you fix the problem...

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    kim22
    Participant
    August 5, 2009

    Thanks Maryanne.

    I did use microsoft knowledgebase 886549, but first backed up registry following 322756 just to be safe.

    My Adobe Reader 9.1 is up and running.

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    Anonymous
    June 8, 2009

    ADOBE READER 9.1 INSTALLER

    ERROR  1606 COULD NOT ACCESS NETWORK LOCATION

    %APPDATA%\

    SORRY I UPGRADED TO 9.1

    TRYED EVERTHING YOU DID!   BOUGHT MCAFFEE, ETC..   NO LUCK!

    HOPE YOU FOUND A SOLUTION, BEFOR I BUY A NEW COMPUTER

    HELP APPRECIATED

    pwillener
    pwillener
    Legend
    June 9, 2009

    Where does your %APPDATA% point to? (Type it into Windows Explorer's address bar, then see where it goes.)

    P.S. please do not type in all CAPS - it is very difficult to read!

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    _Paolo_Ricardo_Author
    Participant
    February 20, 2008
    Pat: Thanks for your reply. I've tried all of the MSoft recommendations.

    I tried to uninstall my current Reader version today (to replace with the latest version) but I can't even uninstall it - I get the same Error 1606.
    pwillener
    pwillener
    Legend
    February 20, 2008

    Have you had a look at this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886549 ?

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