FAQs

Even those with trading in their DNA need answers, sometimes. Get information on our most frequently asked questions.

 

Q: What does MSI Error 1603 mean?

A: MSI Error 1603 is a general Windows Installer error that indicates a fatal error occurred during the installation process.

Q: What causes this error?

A: Common reasons include:

  • Corrupted or incomplete installation files
  • Insufficient user privileges
  • A previous version of the software still running or not fully removed
  • Antivirus software blocking the installation
  • Insufficient disk space on the system drive

Q: How can I fix it?

A: Try the following steps:

  1. Run the installer as Administrator – right-click the setup file and select Run as Administrator.
  2. Delete temporary files – clear out the Windows temporary folder.
  3. Check for existing versions – uninstall or stop any previous version of the application before reinstalling.
  4. Disable antivirus temporarily – some security tools may interfere with the installation.
  5. Ensure sufficient disk space – verify that your system drive (usually C:) has enough free space.

If the error persists after these steps, contact support with your installation logs for further assistance.

To launch the TradeStation Desktop Platform in Run as Administrator mode, here’s how you can do it:

A. One-time launch

  1. Close the platform if it’s already open.
  2. Right-click on the TradeStation Desktop shortcut (or the .exe file).
  3. Select Run as administrator.
  4. Approve the Windows User Account Control (UAC) prompt.

B. Always run as administrator (default setting)

If you want TradeStation to always launch this way:

  1. Right-click the TradeStation Desktop shortcut → Properties.
  2. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  3. Under Settings, check Run this program as an administrator.
  4. Click Apply → OK.

This ensures every launch runs with elevated privileges, so updates and certain functions won’t fail due to permissions.