I'm having a major issue with Edge on a bunch of Windows 11 machines. Despite trying various methods like MSI repair and uninstall commands, I'm stuck with error 1605. I even tried different Edge setup.exe commands and manual cleanups, but nothing seems to work and I keep hitting the same walls. Right now, the only way Edge installs is through a manual executable, but there's no support for silent installation, which is a hassle when dealing with hundreds of machines. Any ideas on how to fix the MSI database corruption or get Edge updated without this headache?
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You might want to try running the command: `msiexec.exe /x msi.msi /L*V logpath.txt` for a verbose log. The error 1605 usually indicates that the original MSI is missing, so check the registry under `ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesInstallerProducts` to see if you can find Edge in there. I had a similar issue with a failed WSL installation and needed to remove a key to fix things.
Honestly, wiping the PC and starting fresh might seem easier at this point, though I get that it’s a major hassle given the number of machines impacted.
Yeah, I mentioned I have hundreds of computers affected. Executable reinstallation works, so a full reset feels like it’s overkill when I could find a simpler fix. But how did this mess even happen? Seems like an isolated issue for me.