microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Error 1603 -- easy work-around and easy fix.

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Since Apr 20, 2021.

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Description

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Steps to reproduce

I tried installing Adobe.brackets.

It failed with 1603

Run in admin shell and it works.

Before I get into it there are two problems with easy fixes

  • Instead of error 1603 give an actionable message. This is such a fundamental point that I shouldn't have to say it for the umpteenth time.

  • The fix was to run it with privilege. Tell me that in the error message and, better, offer, to do it automatically.

Expected behavior

Install brackets

Actual behavior

Error 1603

Environment

Powershell

[winget --info]
Windows Package Manager version V0.1.41331 Preview
Windows: Windows.Desktop version 1609
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller version

Any other software?

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