skype error code 1603

When you're installing the latest version of Skype, it's possible you'll see an update failure and an error code 1603. This is caused by issues with installing files to the registry on your computer
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Registry editor (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE)

To fix this error manually:-
• First Uninstall skype completely.then follow the below steps..
• Start > Search > Type regedit
• Open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
• Open SOFTWARE.
• Find Skype.
• Backup files by rigth click and exporting them to another location.
• Delete the Skype folder
• Now install skype again, it will work fine.

To fix this error automatically:
Try completely uninstalling and reinstalling the latest version of Skype. If you still have issues:
1. Visit “http://support2.microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall/” to get the automated fix-it tool from Microsoft.
2. Completely uninstall Skype from your computer.
3. Click Run Now to run the fix-it tool.
4. When the fix-it tool finishes, reinstall the latest version of Skype.

automated fix-it tool from Microsoft:- Fix problems that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled
What it fixes:-
• Corrupted registry keys on 64-bit operating systems
• Corrupted registry keys that control the update data
• Problems that prevent new programs from being installed
• Problems that prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated
• Problems that block you from uninstalling a program through the Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) item in Control Panel