Error 1316.
A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file C:\Windows\Installer\vmware.msi A common error message when trying to reinstall/upgrade a software program (like Vmware etc).
Here's a way to avoid getting it: This message usually means a previous installation of a software is getting in the way of the new installation. It's kinda nutty that this would cause a problem, but we live in a nutty world. The fix is to download a free program from Microsoft that will totally and completely remove the old software. Then the new version can load unimpeded.
1. Download: Microsoft Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
Cheers, Yours Udin 