Re: Windows Installer Error

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Donal wrote:

Hi,
When I try to install programs, I get the following error:
"Windows Installer service could not be accessed."
I have checked that the service is set to enabled and to automatically
startup. When I manually start it, the following occurs:
"The Windows Installer service on Local Computer started and then
stopped. Some services stop automatically if they have no work to do,
for example, the Perfromance Logs and Alerts service"
I am running Win Xp Home with SP2, and I am the administrator, as weel
as the sole user.

"Error 1719: The Windows Installer service could not be accessed" error
message when you try to add or remove a program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346

Resolving problems with the Windows installer -
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Installation

Windows Installer Fix (Line 94) -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or manually:

Start>Run>msiexec /unregister [enter]

Then Start>Run>msiexec /regserver [enter]

More information and workarounds here:

Troubleshooting Windows Installer -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_w.htm#xp_wininstaller

Malke
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