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2209

MSI message 2209: Database: [2]. Cursor in invalid state.

Alternative forms: 0x000008A1 · 0x8A1

What does this code mean?

Code 2209 · An issue reported by Windows Installer messages.

Official explanation · Original text

Database: [2]. Cursor in invalid state.

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