Error 0X8E5E03FB (-1906441221) attempting to install the Client for OES

  • 7024853
  • 07-Oct-2020
  • 07-Oct-2020

Environment

Client for Open Enterprise Server (Novell Client)
Windows 10

Situation

Attempting to install the Client for Open Enterprise Server (OES) on a Windows 10 PC returns an error, Error 0X8E5E03FB (-1906441221).

Resolution

Correct the problem with the Windows Update process.

Cause

The Windows Update process also showed the same '0X8E5E03FB (-1906441221)' error.  It was determined that an automatic update had failed and needed to be reapplied.  Once the error condition in the Windows Update was resolved, the Client for OES installed without an error.