Antivirus software is extra cautious when it comes to installing applications.

To be specific, ‘KB2918614’ broke the installation module which forces Java to withdraw its process.

Sometimes, Windows update breaks the installer.

The existing Java installation is corrupt and incomplete.

If the service isn’t running properly, the installation process for Java will not proceed.

The service of Microsoft Installer is in an error state.

However, there are also other reasons why your installation might fail. Like mentioned before, this error message caused by a clash in Microsoft Installer. After that, you can attempt at installing Java again. In that case, you should wait it out and let the existing installation finish. This error is legitimate if you indeed have an installation underway. There can be any other installation being processed which may block the installation of Java. Users encounter this installation error when they are installing Java on their computers.ĭo note that this error code doesn’t necessarily mean that there must be another instance of Java running in the background. For more information refer to Dell Knowledge base article How to Remove and Reinstall the Alienware Command Center.The error code ‘1618’ is quite a common error in Windows which is prompted from Microsoft Installer (.msi) stating that another. Install the latest version of the Alienware Command Center.

If the installation finishes, go back to How to perform a Clean Boot in Windows 10 to troubleshoot software conflicts and complete the steps under How to restart normally.

See How to perform a Clean Boot in Windows 10 to troubleshoot software conflicts for instructions on how to perform a clean boot

If the issue persists, perform a Clean Boot.

Try to install Alienware Command Center again.

Close all Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Store and any application from it, MS Office applications, MS Edge, Calculator, MS tips and any other UWP application.

This error comes up because there are shared files needed for installation that are in use by other UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps causing the installation to fail

This error happens on systems running Windows 10 version 1709 or higher. When you install Alienware Command Center from the AWCC installer (setup.exe) and other Microsoft applications open or running in the background, you may receive a 1603 Installation Error message, and the installation will fail.

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