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2201

MSI message 2201: Database: [2]. Initialization failed, out of memory.

Alternative forms: 0x00000899 · 0x899

What does this code mean?

Code 2201 · An issue reported by Windows Installer messages.

Official explanation · Original text

Database: [2]. Initialization failed, out of memory.

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