Windows XP Pro problem (InstallDevice)

I got this error when trying to stall Limewire 2.3.3
'1608: Unable to create InstallDevice instance'

wtf is that?

i don't doubt anyone else has gotten this.

help! if anyone can.

thanks

I got the same exact error...... what the 'F' is that??????

Did you ever get it resolved?

Tom

t_neston@hotmail.com

ok i got it figured out. Friend of mine told me it has to do with a file called 'Program' in the c:\ directory.
happens to Win XP Pro users. or should i say, for people who downloaded xp off the web. (dont ask me how it knows, i was told this).

so, what you do is delete the file 'Program' in the c:\ directory, if you have it. That worked for me. If you dont have one or dont see it, might want to change your view options in folders that will let you see hidden files.

I THINK, this may be what is causing those InstallDevice errors. Could be wrong though. Anyone who does this and works, post a reply saying it worked.

I was getting the same error:

'1608: Unable to create InstallDevice instance'

I downloaded the isscript.msi and ran it separately (as recommended in the limewire faq) but, still no install.

After seeing this message I moved the 'Program' file to my desktop and deleted it from my C: drive after that the install ran fine. I am running xp pro and I noticed that the 'Program' file only appeared after installing Quicken 99. I kept a backup copy in case quicken might need the file. I suggest everyone else do the same. Truthfully, you could probably put the file back after installation but my morbid curiosity wants to see whats gonna break when it isn't there! hahaha!

M. Burch

It works for me as well. I just renamed the file from program to program1 which is as good as moving the thing else where and bingo the Lime wire installed with no problems.