Error 1324

[lansmank]

I'm getting the following error in the included setup log file:
Error 1324. The folder path 'C:' contains an invalid character.

I've stepped through the code in both the IDE debugger and from a compiled setup executable and it's failing when running the "Apply Install" Action. The last thing that is happening in the log file is the following:

PROPERTY CHANGE: Modifying TARGETDIR property. Its current value is 'C:\\Program Files\\AdminDirect4'. Its new value: 'C:\\Program Files\\AdminDirect4\\'.

I'm not exactly sure what is causing this error. I don't see anything in the system that is attempting to do anything directly to the "C:" drive.

I'm using IA2005 Version 3 : sp1.passion_update1_rtm.050909
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

File Attached:

ad4install.log

[MichaelNesmith]

As you have observed, this error message means that a path contains an invalid character. I would advise to double-check your setup and verify that none of your paths contain invalid characters at runtime. The path which is seen in the log definitely looks like a valid path to me, so its probably another path that is causing the issue.

[MichaelNesmith]

Also, uploading your .MIA file may help - I will gladly take a look at it for you, as this seems like a tricky one.

[JasonCrone]

Was this issue ever solved? I am getting the same error and would like to know how this was addressed.

[MichaelNesmith]

If you look at the log that was attached to the original post, you will see that there was indeed an invalid character in the path name.

As I have already replied to you over email, the same should be the problem affecting your script.

[bmenot]

same problem. i couldn't figure anything out via the debugger so i built a regular build and logged. i get this:

MSI (s) (9C:4C) [16:26:34:359]: Note: 1: 1324 2: C: 3: 1
MSI (s) (9C:4C) [16:26:34:375]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error
MSI (s) (9C:4C) [16:26:34:390]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 1324
Error 1324. The folder path 'C:' contains an invalid character.
MSI (s) (9C:4C) [16:36:47:281]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error
MSI (s) (9C:4C) [16:36:47:296]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 1709
MSI (s) (9C:4C) [16:36:47:312]: Product: Concordance -- Error 1324. The folder path 'C:' contains an invalid character.

none of this is helpful to me.

[SteveRing]

We're getting this same error on one customers machine. Using version 16.

MSI (s) (B0:C8) [10:04:21:404]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding P4F8C1ECC_15cbin5cSindaF50 property. Its value is 'C:\ENGTools\CRTech\SindaFluint\5.5\64bit\bin\'.
MSI (s) (B0:C8) [10:04:21:421]: Note: 1: 1324 2: C: 3: 1
MSI (s) (B0:C8) [10:04:21:438]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error
MSI (s) (B0:C8) [10:04:21:454]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 1324
Error 1324. The folder path 'C:' contains an invalid character.
MSI (s) (B0:C8) [10:05:06:150]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error
MSI (s) (B0:C8) [10:05:06:167]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 1709
MSI (s) (B0:C8) [10:05:06:183]: Product: SindaFluint -- Error 1324. The folder path 'C:' contains an invalid character.

[FrancescoT]

Dear Steve,

you should supply some more details ... the ones you posted are not enough.

As for example; User account specifications, Target OS and platform.

Regards

[SteveRing]

The target os is Win7 64. The user account is probably just a plain user. The chances of me being able to get more specific account settings are marginal. But, we have a number of other users at the same company who have had no problem installing, and the same IT department sets up all the users. So, I don't think there would be something specific to his users settings. On the chance there is something useful, I've attached the log file.