error 1606

Goitster

I wonder if anyone can advise me what to do with this problem.

When I am trying to install software, for example nero or easy cd creator I get the following error message.

"error 1606. could not access network location %USERPROFILE%\Recent\."

I am runnning XP Home with Service Pack 2 installed.

Thank you for reading/helping.

Browntoa

found this for microsoft progs,may be the same thing

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886549

this is for all programs so mor likely to be yours

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/315352/EN-US/

Browntoa

also..are you using an Admin user profile ??

Goitster

I dont think so (not sure) but I followed the path suggested but there is no folder called Common Administrative Tools after User Shell Folders which is part of that fix

Goitster

Seem to be stuck now, anyone else got a suggerstion please?

Rex_Mundi

I found someone in another forum that was having exactly the same problem as you. This is the advice that was given. It fixed the problem for the other guy.

Click on “Start-Run, type “regedit” (without the quotes) Navigate to this registry path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER --> Software --> Microsoft --> Windows --> Current Version --> Explorer --> User Shell Folders
Clear the key: Recent (right mouse click on the key/folder, choose “Delete”) Close the Registry Editor and restart the computer.
Page here .

Goitster

thanks everyone. Problem appears to be solved. Happy Bunny now!