installshield error 1628 when installing FSX on Windows 8.1

I have just successfully uninstalled FSX from an ageing XP machine and am trying to install it on a computer running Windows 8.1. However the installer gets part way through opening, it then crashes giving me a 1628 error. I have tried renaming and deleting the installshield folder in the common files folder, I still get the error. Any thoughts on what the problem might be? Please do not give me a link to the Microsoft support page on 1628 errors because it is completely useless for anyone running windows 8.1.

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Best Answer

I went to Control Panel Programs, run programs made for older versions of Windows, let it look at the setup.exe on the install disc. It recommended XP SP3 and I clicked on Test. The whole installation went like clockwork, prompting for disc after disc, and it now runs flawlessly (although not using super-wide screen on my new machine) Enjoy!

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How do I fix error 1628 failed to complete installation?

This error means there's a corrupt file on your computer. To fix it, all you need to do is delete a specific folder. If you're installing AccountRight from a downloaded file, you'll also need to delete an additional folder.

How do I fix InstallShield?

Method 1: Rename the InstallShield folder

In Windows Explorer or in My Computer, open the following folder: DRIVE \\Program Files\\Common Files\\

Right-click the Installshield folder, and then click Rename.

Type InstallShield1, and then press ENTER.

Try to install the game.

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