Installation of Backup Exec (BE) fails when the ID used to install has a Quote in the Password - 1639.Invalid command line argument
| Article:TECH146523 | | | Created: 2010-12-17 | | | Updated: 2010-12-20 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH146523 |
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Problem
Installation of Backup Exec (BE) fails when the ID used to install has a Quote in the Password - 1639.Invalid command line argument
Error
BE install log ends with:
Info 1639.Invalid command line argument. Consult the Windows Installer SDK for detailed command line help. 7/BS"
The return code from the MSI is: 1639
Install was NOT successful. Skipping post install actions for BE.
The return value for Symantec Backup Exec returned error code: 1639
Cause
The ID used to install BE has a password with a Quote in it.
Solution
Use a different ID or change the password so it does not contain a Quote.
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| Source | ETrack |
| Value | 1873555 |
| Description | Install fails with "Invalid command line argument" when I paste a password that contains a quote into the service account screen |
| Value | 1639 |
| Description | Info 1639.Invalid command line argument. Consult the Windows Installer SDK for detailed command line help. 7/BS" |
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