Windows installer

The "Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" Error Message appears
When You Add or Remove Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315346

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

Troubleshooting Windows Installer
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_w...p_wininstaller

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_w.htm
and scroll down to: "Windows Installer" - download and run the "WI.zip"
file.



"brianb" <brian_bousman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> after trying to install a program (any program), i get an
> error message: "the windows installer could not be
> accessed". i am running windows xp home, and not in safe
> mode. anyone know how to fix this?
> thanks.

Every time I start microsoft outlook, the windows
installer box comes up and annoys the crap outta me. I
thought it was a problem with Microsoft Office but when i
tried to uninstall it to reinstall it, there was an error
message that read: "The Windows Installer service could
not be accessed. This can occur if you are running
Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not
correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for
assistance." Anyone know the problem or how to fix it?

Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" Error Message When You Try
to Add or Remove a Program
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315346

"The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315353
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315346

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBM/tip6000/rh6028.htm

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"Fill" <surfever02@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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Every time I start microsoft outlook, the windows
installer box comes up and annoys the crap outta me. I
thought it was a problem with Microsoft Office but when i
tried to uninstall it to reinstall it, there was an error
message that read: "The Windows Installer service could
not be accessed. This can occur if you are running
Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not
correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for
assistance." Anyone know the problem or how to fix it?

It appears that the printer driver has disappeared. I
attempted to reinstall the drivers and received a message
whidh side that the Windows Installer was inaccessable.
What to I have to do to rectify this problem? Any and all
help will be greatly appreciated.

Please check the following Knowledge Base Article. Even if the title of the
article does not apply the fix may help you resolve this issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"Kevin" <irishpeats@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> It appears that the printer driver has disappeared. I
> attempted to reinstall the drivers and received a message
> whidh side that the Windows Installer was inaccessable.
> What to I have to do to rectify this problem? Any and all
> help will be greatly appreciated.

I'm having problems opening some things, message says
unable to start windows installer, active X, runtime
error "429"
any help would be appreciated
I downloaded the 6 XP setup disks but they don't work.
seems to want an administrator Number ?

First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a
virus scan.

Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com

If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
it, try the information below.

The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.

Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.

If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:

Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.

Note for future reference, the XP setup disks have one primary purpose, that
is to allow users whose systems are unable to boot from the CD to run XP
install starting with a boot from those disks. Also note, most tools and
repair functions are on the XP CD which is bootable assuming you have a
retail version or an OEM version other than the customized versions often
supplied with many new computers.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"baxter01" <baxter01@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I'm having problems opening some things, message says
> unable to start windows installer, active X, runtime
> error "429"
> any help would be appreciated
> I downloaded the 6 XP setup disks but they don't work.
> seems to want an administrator Number ?

Windows installer keeps coming up on my computer at startup. I cannot change
or remove a program through add/remove. Keep getting errors .