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How to Fix Windows Error 1320

Microsoft Windows often encounters error 1320 during program installations. Follow the instructions in this tutorial for fixing this error. Double click the User Name desktop icon.

Author: Marvin Fry04 March 20206 minutes read

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Method 1 of 11:

Restoring the Default Music Folder (Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista)

Double click the User Name desktop icon.
Right click the My Music folder, select Properties from the context menu.
The My Music Properties dialog will open.
Click the Location tab.
Click Restore Default button.
Click Apply, and then OK.
You'll be prompted to confirm moving folder contents (files and subfolders) to the default directory. Click the Yes button.

Method 2 of 11:

Cleaning the Disc (For Windows 8.1/ 8)

Press the Windows Key + X simultaneously.
Select Command Prompt (Admin).
Type 'cleanmgr' and then press ENTER.
The Disk CleanUp program will start analysing how much area of your hard disk it can reclaim. It'll take some time.
After the disk analysis is completed, check-up all the check-boxes, then click OK.

Method 3 of 11:

Cleaning the Disc (For Windows 7/ Vista)

Click the Start button.
Point to All Programs | Accessories.
Right click Command Prompt. Select Run as administrator.
Refer Steps # 3-5 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user's paragraph.

Method 4 of 11:

Providing Security Permissions to ProgramData Folder (For Windows 8.1/ 8)

Double click the Computer desktop icon.
Click the View tab on the ribbon interface.
Check-up the box named 'Hidden items'.
Click the Options icon.
Uncheck the box labelled 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)'.
Click Apply, and then OK.
Double click the C: drive.
Right click the 'ProgramData' folder, select Properties from the context menu.
The folder Properties dialog will open.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Advanced button.
A new parent dialog will open.
Click the Continue button under the Permissions tab.
Provide the read/ write access permissions to the selected folder from Permissions tab.
Click OK | OK.

Method 5 of 11:

Providing Security Permissions to ProgramData Folder (For Windows 7/ Vista)

Click the Start button.
Type 'Folder Options' in the Search Box.
Press ENTER.
The folder Options dialog will open. Click the View tab.
Select 'Show hidden files, folders and drives' option under 'Hidden files and folders' category.
Uncheck the box labelled 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)'.
Click OK.
Double click the Computer desktop icon.
Refer to Steps numbers 7 through 15 from the Windows 8.1/ 8 user's method.

Method 6 of 11:

Removing Micro Focus Folders (For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista)

Double click the Computer desktop icon.
Make sure you've unhidden the hidden folders and hidden the operating system files. If not, refer to Steps # 1-6 from the 'Provide Security Permissions to ProgramData Folder' method.
Move the following folders to the Recycle Bin. If the error still persists, simply restore them back:
1. C:ProgramDataMicro Focus
2. C:Program FilesMicro Focus
3. C:Program Files (x86)Micro Focus
4. C:UsersPublicDocumentsMicro Focus
5. C:UsersDocumentsMicro Focus.
Exit the Windows Explorer.

Method 7 of 11:

Deleting Corrupt Registry Keys (For Windows 8.1/ 8)

Check for problems in the Registry entries. Delete or rename corrupt entries from the Registry so that they will be re-created again. You may use PCFresher to clean corruption in the Windows Registry.
Press the Windows Key + C.
The Charms Bar will appear on the right corner of your screen.
Click the Search icon.
Type 'RegEdit' in the Search Box.
Click the Apps icon.
Open that from the Search Results page.
The Registry Editor will open. Locate the following subkey:
1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE | SOFTWARE | Microsoft | Windows | CurrentVersion | Uninstall
Delete the version-specific key of TestPartner. For example: For the TestPartner version 6.3 you may find a sub key named {63AAB797-5051-45A1-B167-E72182408BC9}.
Locate the following sub key:
1. HKEY_CURRENT_USER | Software
Delete the sub key named 'Micro Focus'.
Locate the following sub key:
1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesMSIServer
Rename the 'Security' sub key as 'Security_OLD'
Exit the Registry Editor window and restart your PC.

Method 8 of 11:

Deleting Corrupt Registry Keys (For Windows 7/ Vista)

Refer to Step # 1 from the Windows 8.1/ 8 user's method.
Press Windows Key + R simultaneously.
Type 'RegEdit' in the Open textbox.
Click the OK button.
The Registry Editor will open.
Refer to Steps numbers 8 through 14 from the Windows 8.1/ 8 user's method.

Method 9 of 11:

Reregistering the Windows Installer (For Windows 8.1/ 8)

Press the Windows Key.
Type 'CMD' in the Search Box.
Click the Apps icon.
Right click Command Prompt. Click the 'Run as administrator' icon at the bottom of the screen.
Type the following commands in given sequence:
1. %windir%system32msiexec.exe /unregister
2. %windir%syswow64msiexec.exe /unregister
3. %windir%system32msiexec.exe /regserver
4. %windir%syswow64msiexec.exe /regserver.
Exit Command Prompt.
Press Windows Key + C.
In the Charms Bar, click Settings icon and then Power icon.
Select Restart.

Method 10 of 11:

Reregistering the Windows Installer (For Windows 7/ Vista)

Click the Start button.
Type 'Command Prompt' in the Search Box.
Right click that from the Search Results, select Run as administrator.
Refer Steps # 5-6 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user's paragraph.
Restart the PC for the changes to take effects.

Method 11 of 11:

Renaming Msisip.dll File (For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista)

Double click the Computer icon.
Press the F3 key of your keyboard.
Type 'msisip.dll' in the Search Box.
Right click the file displayed under the Search Results.
Select 'Open containing folder' from the context menu.
Rename the file as 'Msisip.dll.old'
Restart your machine.

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