Summary
Failed to extract file setup.inx. Error = 0 Intermittent errors known to occur with a Basic msi using a .rul file for custom actionsSymptoms
An error can occur at install time using a Basic MSI with .rul file for InstallScript custom actions.The Script File when using InstallScript cannot be extracted to Temp Folder. The result isFailed to extract file setup.inx. Error = 0
This is expected to be a generic error with evidence there is an environmental issue.
Cause
Possible causes- Antivirus product blocks the extraction of some files. This occurs when the anti virus scanners flag them as viruses.
- Insufficient privileges to the temp folder, or not enough free space on the target machine to extract the files.
- Installing over a slow network connection.
Resolution
- Test installing with the antivirus disabled, particularly real time scanning to see if this is the issue.
- Ensure that you have Write privileges to the Temp folder and that there is also sufficient space.
- If there is a slow network connection, try installing from a local directory
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