How to Troubleshoot Windows Error 1706
Error 1706 appears when trying to use a program and Windows is unable to find the source files. These files are normally .MSI files. It is often seen when using a feature of Microsoft Office that was not installed or set to install on first use. The error message usually looks like this: Error 1706: No valid source could be found for product.
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Instructions
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Close all open error messages.
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Insert the CD for the program being used (for example, Office 2000).
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Start the program or try to use the feature that caused the error message.
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Wait as Windows installer locates the needed files and automatically begins the installation process.
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Navigate on the CD for the provided file name if prompted for a file. Select it, and click OK. This should only happen if Windows installer cannot find the file.
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Tips & Warnings
This error can also happen when using programs that were installed from a network drive or share. If that is the case, skip step 2 and search on your network drive for the needed file.
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carlobunnie
Apr 22, 2010
What if you downloaded an installer for a program online and ran the installation on ur pc? How do u fix that since there's no cd but the error is still coming up?
