Error 1310 Error Writing To File

Getting the Windows error 1310 error writing to file? Fix it

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While installing an app like Microsoft Office, Adobe programs, Autodesk programs, and other software, the users have reported having encountered the error 1310 error writing to file. One user took to the Microsoft community forum to explain the situation:

Recently I bought Microsoft office 2013 plus, but when I install it, "Error 1310.Error writing to file: File path. Verify that you have access to that directory."

The error seems to occur if the program is not uninstalled correctly, due to permission issues as well as Windows installer glitch.

If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the error 1310 error writing to file in Windows.

How do I fix error 1310 error writing to file?

1. Remove multiple instances of the same program

error 1310 error writing to file

The most common cause of this error is attributed to having multiple instances of the same program installed.
If the error occurs when installing Microsoft Office, check if your system has a trial version of the same installed by default.
Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type control and click OK.
Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
Go through the list of installed apps and remove the existing installation of the app that you are trying to install.

It is also possible that you have remnant files from an older installation, which may prevent the installer from copying files. After uninstalling the program, use registry cleaning tools to clean all the traces of the uninstalled app.

2. Re-register the Windows Installer

[Solved] Windows error 1310 error writing to file

Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type the following and click OK. This command will unregister the Windows Installer service.
msiexec /unregister
Press Windows Key + R to open Run again.
Type the following and click OK. This command will re-register the process.
msiexec /regserver
Once done, restart the computer.
Try installing the program that was triggering the error and check for any improvements.

3. Change folder permission

[Solved] Windows error 1310 error writing to file

Note: These steps show how to change folder permission for Microsoft Office installation. Make sure you select the correct folder for your program before making changes.

Open File Explorer and navigate to the following location:
C:/Programs files (x86)
Right-click on the Microsoft Office folder and select Properties.
In the Properties menu, open the Security tab.
Click the Edit button.
In the new dialogue box, select Administrators Group.
Check the Allow box for Full Control.
Click Apply > OK to save the changes.
Reboot the computer and check for any improvements.

The error 1310 error writing to file can occur due to multiple reasons, including multiple instances of the same program, permission as well as Windows Installer issues.

Follow all the steps and let us know which method helped you resolve the issue in the comments.