Windows Installer XP Home

[Mike T]

I am using Windows XP Home had SP1, upgraded to SP2, various problems,
took off SP2 and reverted to SP1. Ran sfc /scannow. Some files were
obviously updated and replaced. I now get Windows installer pop up when
I try and runs some programs, also if I download new version of software
from MS and then run install , Installer starts then stops with error
"The windows installer could not be accessed. This can occur if you are
in safe mode or the installer is not installed correctly" This happens
with several installs including MSN Messenger update that generates
error 1601 ...

Any help appreciated. Thanks


Famous Quotes at Random - Do not look where you fell, but where you
slipped. - African Proverb
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[Guest]

It might be worth forcing XP to reinstall Windows Installer as described in
method 2 in the following link:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346&Product=winxp

 

[Mike T]

It might be worth forcing XP to reinstall Windows Installer as described in
method 2 in the following link:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346&Product=winxp

Thanks,
Have tried to force reinstall as per kbase, no joy, I did find msi.dll &
msiexec.exe but ren did not rename them ! Now trying to force sfc /
scannow to replace them after I manually renamed them. Will update with
result. Again, thanks.

 

[Guest]

Were you renaming the files in system32, it's not entirely clear, but I think
that's what it meant. I think it reinstalls installer from the dllcache at
start.

Good luck

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

"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

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org



I am using Windows XP Home had SP1, upgraded to SP2, various problems,
took off SP2 and reverted to SP1. Ran sfc /scannow. Some files were
obviously updated and replaced. I now get Windows installer pop up when
I try and runs some programs, also if I download new version of software
from MS and then run install , Installer starts then stops with error
"The windows installer could not be accessed. This can occur if you are
in safe mode or the installer is not installed correctly" This happens
with several installs including MSN Messenger update that generates
error 1601 ...

Any help appreciated. Thanks


Famous Quotes at Random - Do not look where you fell, but where you
slipped. - African Proverb
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[Mike T]

"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

Hi Ramesh,
Thanks for reply, unfortunately it did not work, can I download a new
installer and then install that without using Windows installer! Any
install starts, screen shows configuring installer then stops with
previous mentioned error
Famous Quotes at Random - Few things are harder to put up with than a
good example. - Mark Twain
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[Ramesh [MVP]]

Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0, and a download is not necessary.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

"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

Hi Ramesh,
Thanks for reply, unfortunately it did not work, can I download a new
installer and then install that without using Windows installer! Any
install starts, screen shows configuring installer then stops with
previous mentioned error
Famous Quotes at Random - Few things are harder to put up with than a
good example. - Mark Twain
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....

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Mike,

Try this, from Start, Run

msiexec /unreg
msiexec /regserver

If nothing helps, try a repair installation:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0, and a download is not necessary.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

"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

Hi Ramesh,
Thanks for reply, unfortunately it did not work, can I download a new
installer and then install that without using Windows installer! Any
install starts, screen shows configuring installer then stops with
previous mentioned error
Famous Quotes at Random - Few things are harder to put up with than a
good example. - Mark Twain
-=-=-
....

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0,

Addendum: When installing SP2, WinXP contains Windows Installer 3.0.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Thanks Detlev. BTW, the OP has reverted to SP1.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0,

Addendum: When installing SP2, WinXP contains Windows Installer 3.0.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Thanks Detlev. BTW, the OP has reverted to SP1.

You're correct, Ramesh. I was scanning the first line of the original
posting only.

 

[David Candy]

This Asian team is hopeless. Can't anyone play an australian without going to water.

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http://www.uscricket.com
Thanks Detlev. BTW, the OP has reverted to SP1.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0,

Addendum: When installing SP2, WinXP contains Windows Installer 3.0.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

TSUNAMI Cricket match:
http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region.php?id=102783&region=2

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message This Asian team is hopeless. Can't anyone play an australian without going to water.

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http://www.uscricket.com
Thanks Detlev. BTW, the OP has reverted to SP1.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0,

Addendum: When installing SP2, WinXP contains Windows Installer 3.0.

 

[David Candy]

It raised $14 million.

Did you watch it?

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http://www.uscricket.com
TSUNAMI Cricket match:
http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region.php?id=102783&region=2

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message This Asian team is hopeless. Can't anyone play an australian without going to water.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://www.uscricket.com
Thanks Detlev. BTW, the OP has reverted to SP1.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0,

Addendum: When installing SP2, WinXP contains Windows Installer 3.0.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Did you watch it?

Nope, and I dont think Doordharshan broadcasted it.

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message It raised $14 million.

Did you watch it?

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http://www.uscricket.com
TSUNAMI Cricket match:
http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region.php?id=102783&region=2

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message This Asian team is hopeless. Can't anyone play an australian without going to water.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://www.uscricket.com
Thanks Detlev. BTW, the OP has reverted to SP1.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Windows XP already contains Windows Installer version 2.0,

Addendum: When installing SP2, WinXP contains Windows Installer 3.0.