Installation - 'Error 1406: Could not write InstanceIndex to key'
Description

When installing your Sage software, the following message may appear:

'Error 1406: Could not write InstanceIndex to key'

This occurs if you don't have the correct Windows user permissions to access the areas affected by the installation.

Cause
Resolution

To resolve this, ensure you're logged into Windows as a user with full administrator privileges.

If you need to troubleshoot further, take a look at our guide.

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