ActivClient install fails with Error 1316 'A network error occurred'

Symptoms

Setup aborts with Error 1316.

Likely cause

Corrupt Windows Installer cache or corrupt user profile.

Fix

1. Use a 3rd-party uninstaller (Revo, GeekUninstaller, Total Uninstall, IObit, Ashampoo, or PC Decrapifier) to remove any prior ActivClient. 2. Restart. 3. Reinstall ActivClient. 4. If it still fails, create a new local Windows user profile and install from that profile.

Sourced from militarycac.com. Rewritten for clarity.

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