Install Error 1608

When I try to run the Windows installer I get an error message during setup initialization Error 1608: Unable to create InstallDriver instance.

I went through the steps in the answer below which is in the FAQ's but when I go to set my "DCOM" permissions, there is no drop down and there are no users listed and I can not add myself?


A: This error indicates that InstallShield was unable to successfully install one of its key components using the “ISScript.msi” file. You can solve this problem by downloading the file from here and double clicking on it. Once you have done this, try running the LimeWire installer again.


If this does not work, there could also be a problem with your “DCOM” permissions.

To set your DCOM permissions to the necessary values, follow these steps:

Launch Dcomcnfg.exe from the Start, Run option.
Go to the Default Security tab, Default Access Permissions section and click Edit Default.
Now set the privilege "Allow Access" for yourself from the drop