Problems with Windows Installer for XP

[andrewcarter]

Hi! I'm having a slight problem and I'm about ready to chuck my computer in the trash. I am unable to install anything on my PC because I lost or corrupted the Windows Installer on my Windows XP Home Edition. What can I do to obtain/fix the installer without reformatting.

Thanks,
Stephen

PLEASE RESPOND AND SAVE THE LIFE OF A COMPUTER! ;-)

 

[NoobX]

Do a system restore if not possible post again and ill try to help you out!

 

[linney]

Try reregestering msiexec, details are in the first two articles. See if any of the other articles are helpful. It might help if you use the Disk Cleanup tool to delete your Tempory files too.

"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&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

"The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" error message when you install a program in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315353&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Overview of the Windows Installer Technology

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310598&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Windows Installer 3.0 is available

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;884016&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

HOWTO: Troubleshoot Windows Installer Engine Problems

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q260404&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

How to Enable Windows Installer Logging in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314852&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[bcastner]

Install Service Pack 2.
This completely replaces the Windows Installer.