Error message when you try to install Streets & Trips 2006: "Error 1402: Could not open key" (918803)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006
  • Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 Essentials
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

SYMPTOMS

When you try to install Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006, you receive the following error message:
Unable to install.
Error 1402: Could not open key registry key

WORKAROUND

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
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To work around this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Delete the registry keys that may be corrupted or damaged. For more information about how to remove these registry keys, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    913188 Streets and Trips 2006: Error message when you try to install Streets & Trips 2006: "Unable to install. Error: 1402"

  2. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  3. Right-click the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key, and then click Permission.
  4. For each item in the Group or user names list, click the item, click to select the Allow check box for Full Control, and then click Apply.
  5. Click OK, and then exit Registry Editor.
  6. Try to install Streets & Trips 2006 again.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/21/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB918803
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