Error "Full installation failed. Installation success or error status: 1603" during installation of Empower 3 - WKB116277

SYMPTOMS

• Error appears about halfway into installation: "Full installation failed. Installation success or error status: 1603" 
• Status shows "Deployment manager failed"
• PC meets all hardware requirements listed in installation guide

ENVIRONMENT

• Empower 3 Feature Release 5 (FR5)

CAUSE

Antivirus affects installation.

FIX or WORKAROUND

1. Disable antivirus and perform the installation.
2. After installation is complete, re-enable antivirus if needed, making exceptions of the folders mentioned in the installation guide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION