Error Description:
Error 1606, 'Could not access network location <Common Administrative Tools>.All users\'?
Resolution:
When you install a program, Windows XP displays a message similar to:
Could not access network location <Common Administrative Tools>.All users\.
This error is caused by an incorrect entry in the Common Administrative Tools Value Name.
To resolve the problem:
- Use the Registry Editor to navigate HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders.
- Double-click the Common Administrative Tools Value Name, a REG_EXPAND_SZ data type, and set the data value to %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools.
- Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders.
- Verify that the Common Administrative Tools Value Name, a string data type, is set to the expanded equivalent of %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools, normally C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools.
- Exit the Registry Editor.
- Shutdown and restart your computer.