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1204124 - Error: "Error: 1316. A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file..." when attempting to uninstall Crystal Reports XI Release 2

Symptom

When attempting to uninstall Crystal Reports XI Release 2, the following error message appears:

"Error:  1316.  A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file. C:\Windows\Installer\CrystalReports.msi".

Resolution


CAUTION
The following resolution involves editing the registry. Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall the Microsoft Windows operating system. Use the Registry Editor at your own risk. It is strongly recommended that you make a backup copy of the registry files before you edit the registry. For information on how to edit the registry key, view the 'Changing Keys And Values' online Help topic in the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).

To resolve the error message

  1. Click Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
  2. Scroll to Crystal Reports XI Release 2. Click Remove All when prompted.
  3. Manually uninstall Crystal Reports XI Release 2 as described in Note 1218535.

MORE INFORMATION

Information specific to manually uninstalling Crystal Reports XI Release 2 is as follows:

  • Delete only the C:\Program Files\Business Objects\Common\3.5 folder.
  • Delete the following registry entries:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Business Objects\Suite 11.5\Crystal Reports\

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Business Objects\Suite 11.5\Crystal Reports

    HKEY_USERS\S-#-#-##-...-####\Software\Business Objects\Suite 11.5\Crystal Reports

Keywords

1316, Uninstall unsuccessful, Cannot uninstall, network error, Windows installer, CrystalReports.msi , 7388165 , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Bug Filed

Product

SAP Crystal Reports XI ; SAP Crystal Reports XI R2