Error -1608: Unable to Create InstallDriver Instance

Error Description:

Resolution:

When running an installation on your computer, one of the following error message occurs at the beginning of the installation:

Error 1608: Unable to create installDriver instance, return code: -2147319784"" or Error -1608: Unable to create InstallDriver instance

Error 1608 is a very system specific issue and is often caused by limited system privileges, incorrect DCOM settings, or another malfunction on the computer.

Fix DCOM Settings Windows NT | 2000 | XP

Check to make sure that your DCOM settings are configured to allow full permissions to the users. For more information on DCOM settings, refer to http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108324.

Fix DCOM SettingsWindows 95/98 Systems

This error usually occurs on Windows 95/98 if DCOM 95/98 is not installed or properly configured on the computer. To resolve this error message, download DCOM 95/98 from the Microsoft's Web site and install it on your computer.

http://www.microsoft.com/com/default.mspx

1. Save the file dcom.exe on your desktop.
2. Double-click dcom.exe to install it.
   

Update the InstallScript Engine

This issue is often caused when the InstallScript engine is not installed on your computer. Go to the address below to get help installing it on your PC.
http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108322