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How do I fix the 1603 error for Google Earth?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The 1603 error code is a Google Earth error that can occur when trying to install the program. There are a few reasons why this error might occur, such as if there is a problem with the installer program, or if there are files that are needed by Google Earth that are missing. This error can also occur if there is a problem with the Windows registry.

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1. Try installing Google Earth in a different location

  1. If prompted, accept the Google Earth License Agreement.
  2. Click the "Install" button.
  3. If prompted, enter the location where Google Earth will be installed.
  4. Click the "Next" button.
  5. If prompted, enter the administrator password for the location where Google Earth will be installed.
  6. Click the "Finish" button.
  7. Google Earth will now be installed in the location you specified.

2. Uninstall any previous versions of Google Earth before installing the new version

To uninstall any previous versions of Google Earth before installing the new version, follow these steps:

  1. Launch Google Earth.
  2. Click the Menu button (three lines in a box on the left side of the screen), and then click Uninstall Google Earth.
  3. If prompted, enter your Google account password.
  4. Click the Uninstall Google Earth button.
  5. If prompted, click Yes to delete your Google Earth settings and preferences.

3. Make sure you have the latest version of the Google Earth installer

  1. Navigate to Google Earth’s homepage
  2. Locate the “Download” button, and click it
  3. On the “Download Google Earth” page, click the “Next” button
  4. On the “Google Earth Download” page, make sure that you are downloading the correct file for your operating system
  5. Click the “Next” button
  6. On the “Google Earth Installation” page, make sure that you are installing Google Earth on the correct computer
  7. Click the “Next” button
  8. On the “Select Destination Location” page, make sure that you are selecting the correct location on your computer for Google Earth
  9. Click the “Next” button
  10. On the “Agree to the Google Earth License Agreement” page, make sure that you are agree to the Google Earth License Agreement
  11. Click the “Next” button
  12. On the “Select User Account” page, make sure that you are selecting the correct user account for Google Earth
  13. Click the “Next” button
  14. On the “Select Start Menu Location” page, make sure that you are selecting the correct start menu location for Google Earth
  15. Click the “Finish” button
  16. Google Earth will now start installing
  17. When the installation is complete, click the “Finish” button again
  18. Google Earth will now open

4. Try installing Google Earth in Safe Mode

2.Click the menu button (three lines in the top left corner of the window), and then click Help. 3.Click the Troubleshooting Information link. 4.Click the Advanced tab. 5.Click the Safe Mode button. 6.Click OK. 7.Click the Close button.

5. Temporarily disable your antivirus software and try installing Google Earth again

  1. Exit all open programs.
  2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click System and Security.
  4. Click Antivirus, and then click Change Settings.
  5. In the Protection Level list, click Off.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Click Start, and then click Google Earth.
  8. If you get the 1603 error, try reinstalling Google Earth.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

  1. Restart your computer and try installing Google Earth again.
  2. Check your computer for any malware and remove it.
  3. Clean your registry using a registry cleaner.
  4. Try installing Google Earth on another computer.