Error 1304 is a typical Windows error caused by your computer not being able to properly “write” to a specific file on your system. Every time you install a program on your PC, hundreds of files and settings will be placed on your computer to help the software run. The problem you are seeing is that one or more of the files your PC requires to install is not writable, causing your system to stop the installation. To fix this error, you first need to make sure that you have all the correct permissions for your computer, and then you can fix any of the possible problems that Windows might have.
The 1304 error will typically display in this format:
- Error 1304. Error writing to file File_name and location. Check that you have access to that directory.
Causes for this error include incorrect CD/DVD drivers on your system, a damaged installation CD, and a damaged set of options within Windows. The way to resolve the error is basically to make sure that your PC can correctly read all the files it requires to run the installation, as well as allow your user account to read the files it requires to run.
To get rid of error 1304, you must first make sure that you are using installation media that is working properly and is not damaged. To do this, you must first make sure that the CD/DVD is free of scratches and that it has the correct version of the program you are trying to install. After that, you may want to try alternative ways of installation, including downloads and USB sticks.
It may be a problem that you have some kind of damaged or corrupt driver in your system, which prevents your computer from being able to properly read all the files/settings that allow your PC to function. You must click “Start > Control Panel > Device Manager” and then locate all the drivers that are damaged by looking for the yellow exclamation point icon they will have. If you find damaged/problem files, you should be able to right click and then hit “Update Driver” on that list.
It is recommended that you also use a registry cleaner application to fix any of the damaged or corrupted settings that may be within the “registry database”. This is a central storage facility for all the files, settings, and options that Windows computers will use to run, and it’s where all your software files and settings are kept to help your PC process all your most important files. Even though the registry plays a vital role in every installation you want to do on your PC, it continually causes a lot of trouble with various issues occurring within the registry. To fix this, you need to download a registry cleaner application, install it, and then let it fix any of the problems this part of your computer might be having.
