ERROR
Error 1406 Could not write value Arc Catalog
Error Message
During installation of ArcGIS Desktop, the following error is received:
"Error 1406
Could not write value Arc Catalog to
key\Products\E93843F1628446B41B3B245EEAD8CEA5\Features.
Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your
support personnel."
Cause
This error is caused by anti-virus/anti-spyware programs (e.g., Windows Defender, McAfee, Norton, etc.) that block this key from being written to the registry.
Solution or Workaround
To eliminate this error, temporarily disable any anti-virus/anti-spyware programs running on the machine. Once any anti-virus/anti-spyware programs have been temporarily disabled, re-attempt the installation. When the installation is complete, the anti-virus/anti-spyware program can be re-enabled.Article ID: 000009856
- ArcMap 9 x
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