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Unable to install: error code 53

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Unable to install: error code 53

Hi

 

My work PC just got updated to Windows 7 Enterprise. I started installing all the needed programs including Spotify because I listen to a lot of music at work. However, I'm unable to install. I get this error message:

 

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Spotify Installer
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The installer encountered an unknown error.

(Error code: 53)
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Retry Cancel
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I tried hitting Retry a couple of times. It downloads the installer again and after a few moments I get the same error message again. I couldn't find anything on this error code on Google or Spotify FAQ/forums.

 

What do I do to make it work?

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I was unable to install Spotify when attempting to use the regular installer and moving the folder from my appdata folder. It worked immediately though when I downloaded the full installer. If you are having issues with an error 53 code then your organization is most likely blocking files from running from your appdata folder.

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