Error 1315: Unable to Write to the Specified Folder ... (Installing or Uninstalling the Land F/X Workstation Component)

Issue

While either installing or uninstalling the Land F/X Workstation installer (setup_FXWorkstation), you received a message similar to the following:

Error 1315: Unable to write to the specified folder ... .

Cause

This error can originate from some specific files included in older versions of the Workstation installer. It can also result from a number of possible issues that commonly prevent installation or uninstallation from certain files.

Solution

Step 1 (if applicable): Are you trying to uninstall the Land F/X Workstation component? Try this first.

If you're attempting to uninstall the Workstation component, the issue may be originating in some files contained within an older version of the installer.

Are you getting the error when trying to install (not uninstall) Land F/X Workstation? If so, move on to the next step.

If you're trying to uninstall Land F/X Workstation, open your LandFX folder and look for the following two files in that location:

• Land F/X Documentation
• Welcome to Land F/X

If you see these two files in your LandFX folder, delete them.

Now try uninstalling the Land F/X Workstation component again. If you don't see the error, you've resolved the issue.

Still getting the error? If so, move on to the next step.

Step 2: Use the Microsoft Fix-It Tool

Download and run the Microsoft Fix-It Tool.

You should now be able to install or uninstall the Land F/X Workstation component.