[windows-installer] AppFabric installation failed because installer MSI returned with error code : 1603

For me the following method worked, Firstly ensure that windows update service is running from services.msc or you can run this command in an administrator Command Prompt -

net start wuauserv

Next edit the following registry from regedit -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InetStp -> MajorVersion -> Change this value from 10 to 9.

Then try installing the AppFabric and it should work. Note :- revert back to registry value changes you made to ensure there are no problems in future if any.