Error Message: 0x80070570 or 0x80070666 When Installing Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA)

Issues when installing Intel® Driver & Support Assistant or another application

Errors like 0x80070570 and 0x80070666 can be caused by corrupted registries of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable programs or by Firewall and Antivirus software blocking certain programs.

Method 1

• Download Intel® DSA and Run the installer as administrator (right click on the icon and choose Run as Administrator )
• Add IDSA as an exception to your Antivirus or Firewall or disable these until the installation is completed

Method 2

• Run the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter* to repair the corrupt registries:
  • Double click the downloaded file to Open the tool
  • Click on Advanced and make sure that the box associated with Apply repairs automatically is checked
  • On the next screen click on Installing
  • Wait until the inspection phase is complete and choose one of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable programs
  • On the next screen click on No, try other fixes and let the program run its course
  • Repeat the above steps for all Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable programs installed and restart your computer

Method 3

• Under Programs and Features Uninstall all Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable programs
• Restart your computer and Reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable programs