missing file or could it by spyware problems???

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Crystal

I'm hoping my question is in the proper category. The only
bad thing I have done is visited the infamous Kaza(a) and I
cannot remember which one. I don't have any virus programs
loaded because I am always so careful not to download
anything, LOL!!! Okay, I TRIED numerous times to download
and install spyware and virus checking software from valid
sources such as F-Secure and each time I load it, but when
I try to actually install the software, it says it needs a
file from MSWord and I need to insert the original disk.
Currently, I am wondering if I need to just buy this
software at $100 at BestBuy?

Anyone have a clue to what is going on here? My brother
suggested I post this question because he himself had
something similar but didn't remember the solution.

Thanks in advance,
Crystal
 
Regardless how careful you are surfing the net you will get viruses, spyware and adware without protection. Yes buy, download, borrow or steal (just kidding) these programs. Run a firewall also. Your computer is probably full of spyware-adware and may have a virus or two.
 
Hi, Crystal,

It isn't necessary to pay $100.00 for anti-virus
software. Last week I purchased Norton Internet
Security, which includes anti-virus software, a firewall
and other features, for $47.88 at the local club
warehouse.

Also, there are several spyware, adware and malware
eliminators available for download that are free. Just
do a Google search.

Tell us you "have" downloaded and installed Windows SP1,
the Update Rollup 1 and all applicable critical updates
issued since Rollup 1. ;-)

Good luck!
 
Crystal ;

Maybe one of these will help with the Windows Installer problem.
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94. Windows Installer Fix
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

OFF2000: Error Message "The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be
Accessed..." Running Setup
The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. Contact your support
personnel to verify that the

windows Installer service is properly registered.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=217521

"Error 1719. The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" Error
Message When You Try to Add or
Remove a Program
Error 1719. The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. You may be
running in safe mode or

Windows Installer may not be correctly installed.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315346

The Windows Installer service could not be accessed' on Windows XP?
When you attempt to install a program that uses Windows Installer, such as
Office XP, you receive:
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"The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if you
are running in safe
mode or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. "
This error is probably the result of a damaged registration service.

To resolve this issue:
1. Open a CMD.EXE prompt.
2. Type msiexec /unregister and press Enter.
3. Type msiexec /regserver and press Enter.
that is it .. As frustrating as it was it should be fixed now
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Error 1719, 'The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed'?

When you run an MSI package, you receive:

Error 1719. The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. You may be
running in Safe mode or

Windows Installer may not be correctly installed.

To fix this problem:

1. Use the Registry Editor to navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIServer

2. Double-click the ImagePath Value Name, a REG_EXPAND_SZ data type, and
verify that the data string is

%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe /V, where %SystemRoot% is the location of
your OS, like C:\Winnt or

C:\Windows.

3. Shutdown and restart in Safe mode by pressing F8 when the boot menu
displays.

4. After you log on, run msiexec /regserver.

5. Shutdown and restart normally.
============================

Maybe the Windows Installer service is disabled on the machine. From the
Start menu select Run and type "services.msc". Double-click on the service
named "Windows Installer". Check the value in the 'Startup type:' field. If
it's currently set to "Disabled", then this is the problem. Change it by
selecting "Manual" from the
drop-down box.
 
Thank your ALL for responding! :) I will check all the
links you gave and slowly but surely find out what's going
on here.

Thanks again. You guys have a great evening!

Crystal
 
Well short answer to this is how much to you know about
computers?
So this is what you do. Run the free spyware program.

Write down all information they give you as hits,
Then go to your uninstall and remove the spyware free
program.

Next go into your file regristry,
THis is found in your c drive under windows,
yes you will be asked if you really want to change the
files this is okay, so press okay,

When it opens looks for the exact files you wrote down,
that is why it is very important that you write the whole
address down.

Then just delete each and every one, if you miss one then
it will reinstall it the next time.

hope this helps
 
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