Many HP printer users encounter HP driver install error 1603 with their printer devices. The error occurs when you haven’t updated the printer drivers for a while. You can simply fix this issue by uninstalling the previously installed drivers on your computer and then install the latest ones from the HP website. Before that, we suggest you try updating the drivers using the Windows utility only and then see if that works for you.
When you download the drivers from the HP website, make sure to select the exact model of your HP printer. Once downloaded, you can install the drivers on your device. While performing this, make sure you have an active and speedy internet connection otherwise it can take very long to finish. For more details regarding HP driver install error 1603 visit our blog page if you are not able to fix the error this way. You can also contact our HP Support experts and let them work on the fix instead.
HP driver error 1603 occurs when:
An app that’s already installed on your computer
The folder you’re trying to install the Windows Installer Package to is encrypted
The drive containing the folder you’re trying to install the Windows Installer Package to is accessed as a substitute drive
The system account doesn’t have full control permissions on the folder you’re trying to install the Windows Installer package to, so the error comes because the Windows Installer service uses the System account to install the software.
Here’s how to fix the HP driver error 1603 when it pops up on your computer.
Update drivers
Run the hardware troubleshooter
Use a Microsoft Fix It
Verify that the Windows Installer service is set to Automatic
Install the driver in compatibility mode
Grant full control permissions to the System account
Register Windows components
Temporarily disable services, and then reinstall the HP software
Upgrade to the latest Microsoft Windows Installer version
Regards,
Bruce