In plain English
Some software can be installed only when certain needed things are already in place. This status means that one or more of those required programs, components, or system conditions is not present.
In context
Here, it reports that at least one required component that must already be present before installation is absent.
- Situation
- Installing, updating, licensing, and checking compatibility for applications
- What it communicates
- reports that a required component is absent
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not identify the specific missing requirement.
Examples
“Before installation began, the setup check reported Prerequisite missing without naming the absent requirement.”
“The installer returned Prerequisite missing when it checked the system for required components.”