How do I resolve Universal forwarder setup wizard ...

varshini_3141 · ‎05-11-2023

Hi,

While trying to install Splunk UF in Windows Server 2022 to send logs to Splunk Cloud Instance, we encounter this Universal forwarder setup wizard ended prematurely Error.

Back from server. Return value: 1603

This value is returned which was found in the msi logs.

What could be the issue of this error?

richgalloway · ‎05-11-2023

Make sure your Windows account is allowed to write to \Program Files.

See https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/application-management/msi-installatio...for information about the error.

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How do I resolve Universal forwarder setup wizard ended prematurely Error installing Splunk UF in Windows Server?

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