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2273

MSI message 2273: Database: [2]. MergeDatabase: A reference to the base database was passed as the reference database.

Alternative forms: 0x000008E1 · 0x8E1

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Code 2273 · An issue reported by Windows Installer messages.

Official explanation · Original text

Database: [2]. MergeDatabase: A reference to the base database was passed as the reference database.

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