How To Fix Error 1714 When Removing Microsoft Office?
Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I am getting this error when I install Office 2010. there is another version of Microsoft office on this computer that I cannot remove. I see this error when I try to run the setup: “The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it.” What can I do to fix this? please help me!” – Lisa D., Canada
- Step 1 : Download PC Repair & Optimizer Tool (WinThruster for Win 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 – Microsoft Gold Certified).
- Step 2 : Click “Start Scan” to find Windows registry issues that could be causing PC problems.
- Step 3 : Click “Repair All” to fix all issues.
Setting up weekly (or daily) automatic scans will help prevent system problems and keep your PC running fast and trouble-free.
Wally’s Answer: Problems with installing Office products are rare but when these problems do occur, they are usually difficult to fix. Luckily, most of these problems can be fixed with a Windows update or by installing certain fixes. So, don’t worry. We should be able to sort this problem out.
Problem
The user sees Error 1714 when trying to install Microsoft Office 2010 on a computer. “The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it.”
Solution
Please follow the steps indicated in this article to fix the error.
Use Fixit Tools to Remove Office 2007 and 2010 and Fix Error 1714
If you are having trouble removing the previous versions of Microsoft Office from the computer then run these fix it tools from Microsoft. click here
Use the DISM and SFC commands to fix Windows System files
Microsoft office is a part of Windows. So can fix many problems related to Microsoft Office by fixing Windows system files.
The DISM and SFC commands should help fix many corrupt Microsoft Office related Windows files. Click here to learn how to use these commands to fix Windows. After running these comments, please try uninstalling Microsoft Office again. This time. it should work correctly.
Use a Registry Cleaner and Optimizer to Fix Windows
The registry is at the heart of the Windows operating system. Not being able to uninstall or install new programs may also occur due to a damaged Windows registry. You can use software like WinThruster to completely scan and correct issues in the registry as well as other Windows problems.
Please create a System Restore point before scanning and fixing the registry just to be safe.
After that, try installing office. It should start working normally now.
Use Third-Party Software To Remove Office
You can use software like revo uninstaller to try and uninstall office.
If You Have an Old Computer, Check the Hard Drive
On old computers, these problems can be a symptom of a hard disk failure. Check the hard drive’s SMART log using CrystalDiskInfo.
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Is Your PC Healthy?
I always recommend to my readers to regularly use a trusted registry cleaner and optimizer such as WinThruster or CCleaner. Many problems that you encounter can be attributed to a corrupt and bloated registry. Happy Computing! 
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