Installation operation failed 00001603 Olympus Master 2

After contacting Olympus in hamburg, the problem was solved and installation of the new software (version 2.06) was possible.
There is - however - a bug when you choose the automatic update system. Don not do that and the program is running OK!

The advises from Olympus - Hamburg:

1. Download MSXML.msi from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3144b72b-b4f2-46da-b4b6-c5d7485f2b42&displaylang=en.
2. Run msxml.msi and choose Remove to uininstall msxml4.
3. Run msxml.msi a second time and install msxml4.

restart your PC and install the program

succes

abcmo

To solve this, we introduce the following method.
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1) Stop all resident software.
2) Insert CD-ROM to the PC. If the setup window appears automatically, please close it.
3) Create a new folder on desk top.
4) Copy all files/folders in the CD-ROM and paste them to the folder made on desk top.
*Not install from the CD-ROM directly. Please once make copy to the folder.
5) Double-click "setup.exe" in the folder to start installation.
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And if still not solved, it might be a problem of CD-ROM. Could you arrange to send another new disc of Olympus Master 2?
It can be downloaded from, https://emporium.olympus.com/studioMaster2/OlympusMaster.aspx
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If still not solved after <A> and <B>, it should be caused by Windows Installer Package. It is a function supported by OS, In that case, you would have to call for PC Manufacturer or Microsoft.

Have had the same problem and have found a work around solution: found this on another forum dpreviews.com. install trial software offered by Olympus Studio trial version. Then install Master 2 software.

I used a Registry cleaner before I attempted the install of the Master 2 software.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1022&message=27327216

Same here

Hi Olympus users,

I'm from the states and when I do the www.olympus.com thing I usually click the Americas and North America. I usually check for updates to the Olympus Master to see what versions are available online. I found out they usually recommend to update the software within the software or request to download. I always request, but this will only apply for American versions. Then i notice my XD art/pano functions are not compatible. So i did some research and found out the European and Asian Olympus sites had a different navigation and support setup than the American web site. Wow, I was able to get the latest Olympus Master Installer downloaded and an updated XP art/pano installer as well.

P.S. I also found out that the UK and Canada have photo enthusiast stuff like magazines... who knew?