RAWS ( Remote Agent for Windows Server) installation fails with "Error 1406.Could not write value Path to key \Software\Symantec\Backup Exec For Windows\Backup Exec\12.5\Install.System error"

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Last Published: 2023-09-29
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Product(s): Backup Exec

Problem

RAWS ( Remote Agent for Windows Server) installation fails with "Error 1406.Could not write value Path to key \Software\Veritas\Backup Exec For Windows\Backup Exec\22.0\Install.System error"

Error Message

Error 1406.Could not write value Path to key \Software\Veritas\Backup Exec For Windows\Backup Exec\22.0\Install. System error . Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.


 

Following Event ID is seen under the Application Event log.

Event Source: MsiInstaller
Event ID: 11406
Description:
Product: Veritas Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows Systems -- Error 1406.Could not write value Path to key \Software\Veritas\Backup Exec For Windows\Backup Exec\22.0\Install.  System error .  Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.


 

Cause

This issue occurs while installing RAWS due to insufficient permissions in the registry for the account being used for the install or the upgrade.
 

Solution

To resolve this issue,
 
1. Go to   Start > Run and type REGEDT32.EXE

2. Browse to

HKLM|Software|Symantec|Backup Exec for Windows Server|Backup Exec|22.0 (Depending on Backup Exec Version installed)

3. Right click on the key 22.0 and select Permissions.

4. Confirm the following accounts are listed with full control.

    System
   Administrator
   Administrators

5. Select " Retry" on the error being prompted while installing RAWS.

 
 

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