Fix error 1723 in Windows 7

Error 1723 in Windows 7 is related to the installer and can appear at the time when you perform the activity of installing or uninstalling a software program. There are so many cases on the Internet that error 1723 appeared while installing Java, iTunes, Kaspersky Internet Security, Nitro PDF Professional and other programs. It results in aborting the entire installation process.

The full error description is “Error 1723. There is a problem with this installation package. A DLL required to complete this installation could not be executed.”

How do I fix error 1723 in Windows 7?

1. Re-register the installer
2. Scan the registry entries with a registry repair tool
3. Restore the changes you made to your system
4. Reinstall the installer
5. Scan for system file corruption

Re-register the installer

Try to re-register the Windows installer to fix error 1723 in Windows 7. You will need to unregister and then re-register.

To re-register it, perform the following procedures:

1. Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard to load the Run box.
2. Type msiexec /unreg
3. Press the ENTER key.
4. Repeat Step 1 above.
5. Type msiexec /regserver
6. Press the ENTER key.

Scan installer registry entries with a registry repair tool

Windows installers store necessary information in the registry in order to retrieve it during installation or uninstallation of a product. Corrupted registry entries, invalid Windows Installer image path result in error 172.

Scan for and fix any incorrect registry settings, especially uninstall entries, ActiveX objects, shared DLLs, file/path references. Use a known registry repair tool to do this job.

Restore the changes you have made to your system

The influence of other programs may cause the corruption of Windows Installer files or its registry entries. If scanning and fixing registry entries as above doesn’t work, try this one.

1.Click Start | All programs | Accessories | System Tools | System restore.
2. Click the Next button.
3. Select a restore point.
4. Follow the wizard on your own.

Reinstall the Windows installer

Windows Installer shows error 1723 when it is not installed correctly on your system. You will have to reinstall it. Get a new Windows Installer setup from the Microsoft website and double-click it to start the installation.

Scan for system file corruption

Corrupted system files lead to problems like error 1723. You will need to scan the system files and then resolve the problem by replacing them with the original ones.
1. Insert the disk that you used to install Windows.
2. Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard to load the Run box.
3. Type SFC/Scan Now
4. Press Enter.

The most important