Error 1152 is an issue some users report occurring when trying to install certain Windows software packages. This InstallShield error has the following message, “1152: Error extracting files to the temporary location.” That error halts the installation of software.
The error 1152 message highlights something has gone wrong with the extraction of files during installation. It also mentions extraction to a temporary location, a clue for a possible cause. This is how you’re able to fix Error 1152 on a Windows 10 or 11 PC.
This error can feasibly occur because of an issue with the downloaded installer file. Download process errors can corrupt files. So, try downloading the same setup file again, preferably from a different website source if you can. Then right-click the new installer file and select to run it with administrative rights.
2. Set Full Control Permissions for the Temp Folder
Setting full control permissions for the Temp folder has fixed error 1552 for many users. That highlights error 1152 occurs because the Temp folder has insufficient permissions. you’re able to address such a potential cause by adjusting permission settings for the Temp folder like this:
If theSecuritytab says you need read permissions, clickAdvanced>Change. InputEveryonein the group user box, as instructed above, selectSystemon the Advanced Security window, and press theAddbutton. That will bring up another Select User or Group window in which you must inputEveryoneagain. Then select theFull controlcheckbox from there.
3. Clear the Temporary Files Folder
Corrupted data in the Temp folder is also a known cause of error 1152. You can address such a cause by clearing the data in that folder. There are a few ways you can do that, but erasing data in that folder with the Disk Cleanup tool is recommended.
Our guide ondeleting temporary files on Windows 11includes instructions for erasing data in the Temp folder with Disk Cleanup and other methods.
4. Perform a Clean Boot
Performing a clean boot means restarting Windows 11/10 without any third-party background apps and services enabled. This is a recommended troubleshooting method for error 1152 because it could eliminate background items conflicting with your software installation. You might then be able to install the software as required after the clean boot.
First, you must configure a clean boot by disabling third-party background items with Task Manager and System Configuration (MSConfig). To do that, follow the instructions in ourhow to clean boot Windowsguide. Then restart your PC with the third-party items disabled and try running the affected installer file.
Install the Windows Software You Need Again
There aren’t that many confirmed resolutions for error 1152. However, the ones covered here have worked for many users who’ve needed to fix that Windows software installation issue.
