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Error 1327 Invalid Drive When Installing: 4 Fixes to Use
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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When installing software on your computer, you may encounter an error message that readsError 1327 invalid drive.
This error indicates that the installer cannot access a particular drive on your system, which can prevent the installation process from proceeding.
This article will explore some of the most common solutions for the error.
What is invalid drive error 1327 Windows 10?
Error 1327 invalid drive is a Windows 10 error during software installation when the installer cannot access a particular drive on your system.
The causes of the error in Windows 10 can include any of the following:
Some variants of this error includetrying to install WiFi dongle error 1327 invalid drive F, error 1327 invalid drive on Quickbooks, and invalid drive G.
You should be able to fix the problem using the suggested solutions below.
How can I fix Error 1327 invalid drive?
1. Remove the drive letter with Command Prompt
Your command will allow you to connect and disconnect the drive letter to a virtual location. Disconnecting a letter should allow your program to install without generating an error message.
2. Reinstall the program
If this error occurs when you are trying to install previously removed software, then some of the leftovers of the old program might create a conflict.
You should clean the system from old or unused software thoroughly. There are specialized tools to scan every part and detect and remove leftovers.
We recommend you use one of thebest uninstaller softwareas they can remove every file related to the app you want to delete, thus allowing you to reinstall with no issues.
3. Disconnect the network drive
This solution will work only if a network drive appears in the File Explorer; otherwise, stick with the previous solution.
4. Reassociate the drive letter with a temporary location
This method lets you link adrive letterto a virtual drive location. In this manner, the installer will locate the respective temporary path and use it to install the problematic software.
Note: If the temporary path doesn’t exist, you must create it.
These solutions should suffice. However, in some extreme situations, you must create another user to correct the problem. You can also try signing in to another user account to see if the error still occurs.
Did some of these fixes work for you? Tell us more about your experience with this issue in the comments. We want to learn more about it and maybe provide you with some additional solutions if the methods mentioned above aren’t enough.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
