Windows Installer doesn't work

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Updated to SP1 but couldn't update to SP2...when they changed the format for
windows update, it no longer functions at all.
Located the problem, I believe in msiexec.exe - was corrupted by virus and
deleted by AV program [possibly by Ad-aware - can't remember as it was a few
months ago]. Re-installed it from a download, but it still won't function -
gives error "Windows installer is not correctly installed" or very often
"Setup cannot verify integrity of Update.inf make sure Cryptographic Service
is running" [which it is, though it seems to shut itself off sometimes].
Tried renaming and re-installing windows, but computer hangs and won't
repair/setup to install XP pro. HELP?
 
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http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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| Updated to SP1 but couldn't update to SP2...when they changed the format for
| windows update, it no longer functions at all.
| Located the problem, I believe in msiexec.exe - was corrupted by virus and
| deleted by AV program [possibly by Ad-aware - can't remember as it was a few
| months ago]. Re-installed it from a download, but it still won't function -
| gives error "Windows installer is not correctly installed" or very often
| "Setup cannot verify integrity of Update.inf make sure Cryptographic Service
| is running" [which it is, though it seems to shut itself off sometimes].
| Tried renaming and re-installing windows, but computer hangs and won't
| repair/setup to install XP pro. HELP?
 
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