Error 1406: could not write a value to key

error 1406. could not write value to key \software\classes\.cdda\openwithlist\itunes.exe. verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact you support personnel. I get this each of the 1000 times i try to instal itunes + quicktime from my ipod nano disk that came with the package, its a band new serial number key, no idea why it wouldn't reconize it, please help or e-mail me [email protected]

hi rion!
okay, here's a good place to start with a 1406:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976
... and if the basic techniques don't work, we've also had success when using:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93865
... and:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6142-0.html?forumID=31&threadID=46127&messageID=642 456
keep us posted on your progress.
love, b

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(01) 2014-07-09 11:07:00 Slp: Sco: File 'D:\Softwares\SQL2012\DeveloperEdition\x64\setup\x64\sql_ssms.msi' does not exist
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I have the same problem.
I can not install MSSQLManagementStudio. I suppose
that is not the fault of permissions
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install as an administrator
on the computer in the domain where the account has domain administrator permissions.The account is added to the local administrators.
I also have tried to install as local administrator
account after the removal of the domain.
With the same result.
Operating System Windows 8.1 Prof.
I have tried 2012, 2012with SP1 , 2012x86 , 2014. All with same result:
Product: SQL Server 2012 Management Studio -- Error 1406. Could not write value to key \SOFTWARE. System error . Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.
Other elements installs without any problem.
sql_ssms_Cpu64_1.log show that the problem is in that point:
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegOpenKey(Root=-2147483646,Key=SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Tools\ClientSetup,,BinaryType=0,,)
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegAddValue(Name=SqlToolsPath,Value=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Tools\Binn\ManagementStudio\,)
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegAddValue(Name=Path,Value=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Tools\Binn\,)
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegAddValue(Name=SQLPath,Value=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Tools,)
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegOpenKey(Root=-2147483646,Key=SOFTWARE,,BinaryType=0,,)
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegAddValue(,,)
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Note: 1: 1406 2: 3: SOFTWARE 4: 5
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:33:19:949]: Product: SQL Server 2012 Management Studio -- Error 1406. Could not write value to key \SOFTWARE. System error . Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.
Error 1406. Could not write value to key \SOFTWARE. System error . Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.
07/30/2014 10:33:19.949 [540]: Assembly Install: Failing with hr=80070005 at RemoveDirectoryAndChildren, line 396
...... rest of the roolbaack next
As i the lines:
MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegOpenKey(Root=-2147483646,Key=SOFTWARE,,BinaryType=0,,)
MSI i opening the root hive of HKLM/Softftware
and MSI (s) (1C:C0) [10:32:51:834]: Executing op: RegAddValue(,,)
and trying to Add Default Value.
What is impossible regardless of the
level of permissions.
Please provide help for installing SQL server management studin in any version
Regards,
Michael

Error 1406: could not write a value to key

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