Symptom
Getting an error message "Error while installing crystalreports.msi ,any service pack or fixpack file", when installing service pack or fixpack of Crystal Reports .msi file
Environment
Crystal report 2008
Reproducing the Issue
Install service pack or fixpack directly without installing the main version of crystal report.
Cause
Service pack .msi file will check for the base version of Crystal Report .msi file
Resolution
Install the base version of the crysalreports.msi file first and then install service pack 2 .msi file.
Keywords
Installing .msi file, fatal error, crystal reports_FP_2_10.msi, error during installation of msi file, installation error. , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Problem
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