Symptoms
When launching FineReader PDF 15 PDF Editor, the following error message appears:
Unknown error. Error code: 0xc1
Cause
The cause of the issue was unclear. The bug was fixed in FineReader PDF 16 (Release 1).
Resolution
Reinstall FineReader PDF 15 as follows:
- Uninstall FineReader PDF 15 using the standard Windows methods Start > Control Panel > Programs > Apps and Features.
- Delete the following folders that eventually still exist:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\ABBYY FineReader 15
- C:\ProgramData\ABBYY\FineReader\15
- %userprofile%\AppData\Local\ABBYY\FineReader\15
- %userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\ABBYY\FineReader\15
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C:\temp\FR15
Note: Folders ProgramData and AppData folders can be hidden.
- Switch off any third-party software (registry cleaners, antivirus software).
- Download the latest distribution kit on our website: Downloading FineReader PDF 15, FineReader 14 and PDF Transformer+.
- Install the program by right-clicking the installation file and choosing "Run as administrator".
- Turn on the antivirus software after the installation.
If the reinstallation won't help, as a temporary workaround, use the OCR Editor for recognition and conversion of the files:
- Right-click a file > select Convert with ABBYY FineReader PDF 15 > Open in OCR Editor, or
- Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\ABBYY FineReader 15 and run FineReaderOCR.exe file.
Comments
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Installation error on win11 ,Error code: 0xc1
Victoria Dvornikova
Hello,
I have created a support ticket based on the issue described. Please await a reply from our Customer Support specialist.
Suzanne Blunt
Victoria Dvornikova
Hello Suzanne,
I have created a support ticket based on the issue described. Please await a reply from our Customer Support agent.
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