Fix MSI Patch Registration Corruption

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clip_image002How to fix MSI software update registration corruption issues

Problem description

After you install software updates, repairs or uninstalls for certain products may fail. If you have MSI logging enabled, the following lines are found in the log:

Couldn't find local patch ''. Looking for it at its source.

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MainEngineThread is returning 1612

 

Solution Information

This Fix it Solution automates removal of corrupt software update references in the Windows registry.