Error 1406: Could Not Write Value DumpCount to Key

Problem

While installing Camtasia I receive the error:

"Error 1406: Could not write value DumpCount to key \Software\Microsoft\Windows\Windows\Error Reporting\LocalDumps\CamtasiaStudio.exe."

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Solution

Please try the steps below:

  1. Press Windows+R on your keyboard to open the Run window.
  2. Type the following and click OK: regedit
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  3. Using the pane on the left, browse here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\LocalDumps\
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  4. Right-click the LocalDumps folder and choose Export and save it to your Desktop (this is a backup). 
  5. Right-click the LocalDumps folder and delete it.
  6. Reboot the computer.
  7. Install Camtasia again.