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• Windows Vista "Windows Installer service could not be accessed. Windows can run in safe mode or Windows install not installed correctly. »

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  Windows Installer not properly installed

  We just bought a new Dell with Windows Vista.  I tried to download i-tunes and I get the following error: could not access the Windows Installer service.   Windows can run in safe mode or Windows install not installed correctly.  I am not running in safe mode it should be setup of windows.   I am trying to install iTunes 8.0.2 Windows Vista 64-bit.  I found the info to repair Windows XP, but nothing for Vista.  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.  I'm so frustrated.  Thank you.

  Hi BradandKim,

  We will try to start the Windows Installer service and see if that helps.

  • Click Start orb
  • Right click on computerand then click Manage.
  • If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.
  • In the console tree, click Services and Applicationsand then click Services.
  • In the details pane, right-click Windows installand then click Start.

  Let us know if that fixes the problem.

  Brent
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• How to get the options standby or hibernation in safe MODE? [Windows 7]

  I searched and sought, could not find anything either, but my thick head still think there may be an answer somewhere.

  He said that I couldn't not Audio on safe MODE, got it working very well after following a tutorial. I think that the same thing can be done with the SLEEP or hibernation, I could be wrong.

  Now, I still want to know how to get the SLEEP or HIBERNATE in safe MODE,
  I don't care if my attempts to spoil anything on this shit pathetic excuse of HP Compaq for a laptop. I don't want any other help other then getting options 1 or both. This laptop has built in fan (had 3 other fans do), so why I run safe MODE or it would melt faster.

  -Windows 7 Home Prem 64-bit.

  TLDR;  Anyway to get the sleep or Hibernate in safe MODE?

  Hello, Spencer,.

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

  Thank you for your query details.

  Safe mode starts Windows with a limited set of files and drivers. Startup programs do not work in safe mode, and only the basic drivers needed to start Windows are installed.

  Please refer to the suggestions of Shawn "Cmdr" Keene [MVP] replied on May 28, 2014 and check.
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-desktop/sleep-in-safe-mode/d91b5ec4-8c45-4D6E-A899-eaba36209de0?DB=5

  Additional information:
  Sleep and extended: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/sleep-and-hibernation-frequently-asked-questions

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• How to go in safe mode on Windows 8, if the computer does not start?

  Recently, my computer won't start, suspended to the start screen. In order to diagnose certain things, I need to get through safe mode. In earlier versions of Windows, I'd use F8 to get in. However, this is not an option in Windows 8. How would you like to do in safe mode on Windows 8 if the operating system does not start?

  Hello

  This gives a try... sometimes it will not work with multiple partitions of hard disks installed because it looks like bad... It might work from a repair also disc...

  1) start from the Windows 8 DVD
  2) click Next
  (3) select repair your computer

  (4) select troubleshooting
  (5) select Advanced Options
  (6) select command prompt

  (7) type - Bcdedit/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu Yes (note the spaces)
  (8) type - out

  (9) restart

  (10) to the start screen, select F8
  (11) to select Safe mode with networking

  This can then be turned off when you are finished.

  (1) run by the lower left corner (Admin) command prompt right-click when Start appears.

  (2) type - Bcdedit/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu not (note the spaces)
  (3) type - out

• Access to the Safe Mode on Windows 8

  Hello

  I understand sometimes through troubleshooting or for other reasons, there is a need to access safe mode when using windows 8. What many people do not know is Windows 8 does not use F8 at startup to access the secure mode. It needs to be done inside of Windows 8, himself. The screenshots below will show you how to access safe mode when you use Windows 8.

  On the startup screen, click settings:

  

  Then click on change settings for PC:

  

  Click gernal on the left side of the page:

  

  On the right side scroll advanced boot:

  

  The computer then stops, and you want to click on troubleshoot:

  

  Click on advanced options:

  

  Click startup parameters:

  

  You will then see a page that lists information, click Restart on the right:

  

  You will then choose which environment you want to connect to:

  

  I hope this information is useful

• Windows XP will only start in safe mode after Windows updated 09/02/2011

  We have seven Windows XP SP3 computers.  All are set to download/install automatic updates every day at 03:00.  Today, one of them does not start in normal mode.  When the user arrives at 08:30, screen was black and would not, if power to monitor and PC were in.  The user powered PC turned off/on.  He came normally too far that the screen blue, just before the login box appears, sucked to boot options.  Boot in safe mode and safe mode with networking mode.  Restart in safe mode after shows the same result.  The event log shows a SaveDump:

  Event type: Information
  Event source: Save Dump
  Event category: no
  Event ID: 1001
  Date: 09/02/2011
  Time: 08:30:01
  User: n/a
  Computer: TOTB-02
  Description:
  The computer was restarted after a bugcheck.  The bugcheck was: 0x1000007f (0 x 80042000, 0x00000000, 0x00000008, 0x00000000). A dump was saved in the: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini020911-01.dmp.

  For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

  Installed updates: KB2393802, KB2476687, KB2478960, KB2478971, KB2479628, KB2483185, 2485376

  Word and Excel will not run.  The office is OpenLicense.  Says can not verify the license for this application.

  Thank you

  aDaniel

  A suggestion: as stated above, I thought I was wrong this posted in the Windows 7 Forum.  In fact, the link under XP for updates takes you to the Forum Windows 7 > Windows Update.  It seems that it would be less confusing, if questions update go to a forum, out of Windows 7 and Windows Update as a stand-alone speaker.

  Thank you for all your help,

  aDaniel

• can't get off computer safe mode and windows Explorer I have active log manually everytime how can solve this too google always redirects me ever time I click a link

  by widows Explorer, I hear my counter top and my screen shows just how safe in every corner and when I click on a link on facebook, he sends me somewhere like yellow pages or somewhere tottally not where I want as I can't install updates

  Hi, James.

  Restart the computer

  The Logo of the manufacturer, start tapping F8

  Select Mode safe mode with networking

  Download this tool and perform a full scan

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=16

  Difficulty hijacked browser

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/PC-security/browser-hijacking.aspx

• Unusable outside the safe mode of Windows 7

  Problems with windows OS 7. It will load, but impossible to click and open anything. Even pressing the windows key will not display the start menu and ctrl alt del showed a black screen for a few minutes before an error message says that it cannot complete the action. But it works in safe mode. I rebooted several times, but still no change.

  How can I fix?

  Time to get your windows cd drive and start it and reinstall your system.

• mode off safe mode on Windows 7.

  Split from: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/how-to-disable-safe-mode-booting-in-windows-7/6fbe891f-70b4-4a75-900f-e802a3d74012

  Is there a sure way to turn off the mode without boot failure in windows 7? My kids tried to use it to install programs without my permission. I have to find a way to turn it off. I know that this means that I will not have access to safe mode when I need, but I'm fine with that. The worst cases are re - install the entire operating system, and I have periodic return on the system, so I'm going to re - install OS when necessary.

  Internet research is inconclusive. Some say it's impossible. Some evoke a commercial which some said work tool while others say does not.

  Of course, all accounts on my PC have password.

  A point in that way that I'm not too sure will work for sure:
  "Administrator" account and activate the password on it, so when it goes into safe mode, it always need password.

  I already did, and 'Administrator' account now requires a password in safe boot mode. It's a sure way to impose security on safe mode? Or are there still ways to circumvent security in safe mode?

  Authoritative answer?

  Thank you very much.

  Hi Saleta,

  Sorry for the late reply. From your problem description, I understand you have safe mode in your computer. Safe mode is a Windows utility that allows you to use your computer outside of your regular Windows session. Using this option is convenient to edit or remove entries of system or software malfunction, that is usually done when troubleshooting your computer. Your administrative privileges using existing, you can disable a Windows password using the Windows Safe Mode.

  You can read the following article and check if it helps.

  How can I disable the F8 Advanced Boot Options in Windows 7                                  

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/0ee336ca-4324-4FA5-9280-3c3d1cad0dac/how-can-i-disable-F8-advanced-boot-options-in-Windows-7?Forum=w7itprosecurity

  I hope this helps.

  Please report if the problem persists and we will be happy to help you further.

• Safe mode of Windows 7 and uninstall the programs

  When I tried to uninstall iTunes, my computer (OS is Windows 7) message says cannot be fact-windows may be Mode without failure. How do I check AND I would normally operate in Mode safe?

  Maybe it's a useless error message generated by the operating system or Itunes to cover the unknown error is really your problem?  You would know if you were running in Mode safe because the words "Safe Mode" appear in the four corners of your screen.  Believe me, you'd know if you were using the safe because it would be a totally different view to Normal Mode in any case.

  Are you logged on as administrator user?

  Have you tried right-clicking on any shortcut to uninstall of Itunes (if it has one in the Start Menu / all programs / Itunes) and by selecting the option "Run As Administrator"?

  Have you checked in the Services through control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Administrative Tools\Services and see if the Windows Installer Service is disabled, it must be set to Manual Startup Type?

• Unable to access Safe Mode in Windows 8

  I am typing this query using my other computer. Tonight, an installation of the failed pilot, and for some reason, my computer will not start normally in Windows 8. Whenever he tries, it shows me this error message:

  System_Thread_Extension_Not_Handled (AtihdW86.sys)
  Now, for some reason, Windows is not recognizing that the computer does not start and doesn't give me access to Safe Mode. I tried brewing F8 and SHIFT + F8 or F11 repeatedly on multiple attempts, and he still insists on trying to start normally. I don't have a recovery drive as it was a downloaded purchase. Using the Windows 7 installation disc, I had, I thought he'd let start me in safemode, but she even doesn't let me do.
  In the past, Safe Mode would have been a simple way to restore this computer. But I can't do yet, because I can't even mode without failure. It is a serious problem with Windows 8.

  Hello

  The F8 Safe Mode option has been "abandoned" to win 8...

  See if you can access the command prompt with your Windows 7 disc using the method to win 8 below... the menu choices can be a little different, that I don't have a Win 7 disk handy to check...

  1) start from the Windows 8 DVD
  2) click Next
  (3) select repair your computer

  (4) select troubleshooting
  (5) select Advanced Options
  (6) select command prompt

  (7) type - Bcdedit/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu Yes (note the spaces)
  (8) type - out

  (9) restart

  (10) to the start screen, select F8
  (11) to select Safe mode with networking

  This can then be turned off when you are finished.

  (1) run by the lower left corner (Admin) command prompt right-click when Start appears.

  (2) type - Bcdedit/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu not (note the spaces)
  (3) type - out

• Safe mode - NB200 Windows 7

  I have tried to get Safe Mode to resolve certain problems and were experiencing great difficulty in getting. Most of the forums and messages say press 'f8' at startup (i.e. the Windows normal option). It did not work.
  I discovered that by pressing "f2" IMMEDIATELY (literally a fraction of a second) after Windows begins to start - for me it was after my startup security key has been registered as I have a HARD drive encryption system, but would otherwise be just after the closure of the Toshiba page which offers the possibility of f2 or f12 that you get to the page that offers you the possibility of pressing "f8" to access the startup options page.

  I hope this helps someone and prevents frustration I've had!

  Thanks for sharing this info.

• How to exit safe mode in windows 8.1

  I entered in the Mode without fail my desire TS 15 running windows 8.1 to correct some problems with my Norton software and now I can't understand how to exit back to the normal mode.  Internet is off in safe mode (even though I chose the mode safe mode with networking) so I can run any of the resolutions & assistance.  Someone knows how to do this?

  Nanna,

  Welcome to the HP Forum.

  Try / review

  Control Panel > display icon > Administrative Tools> System Configuration >

  Boot Tab > UNCHECKstartup

  Restart/ reboot the computer and log in

  OR

  A different path to the same place:

  ·         Start Notepad and let it boot mode safe

  ·         Open a session

  ·         Windows key + R(open the run window)

  ·         Type msconfig

  ·         Opens the System Configuration Menu > tab click on Boot

  ·         REMOVE the check mark next to startup > Applyto save

  ·         Restart/ reboot

  ==========================================================================

  In addition, you could do your router security is set to

  AES encryption type

  and

  WPA2-Personal security type

  ==========================================================================

  For later, it's very useful to have, and it is easy to set up.  I did it.

  Safe mode can easily be added to the start screen.

  How to add 'Safe Mode' to the Windows in Windows 8 boot manager and 8.1

  From:
  Features of Windows 8 - a Quick Tour

  Click on the Thumbs-Up Kudosto testify and say thank you.

  While I strive to reflect best practices of HP, I do not work for HP.

• Vista system does not start after installation of windows update 10thFeb2010. Only start in safe mode. Windows Update does not open

  Updates to auto (windows Update) using.  Downloaded automatically update yesterday (10thFeb10) and when I shut my computer down it started to install them - as usuall.  However start my computer than this 11thFeb10 am and he began to run through regestry files when starting up.  Then it is impossible to load windows.  Just went to a blank screen.  Rebooted several times and were able to start it in safe mode.  Tried system restore but the same thing happens.  Obviously there was something to this update that 'changed' my computer and I'm not happy about it!  Also thought that there could be new updates (perhaps to fix the last update) but I can not even Windows Update to open it.  Tried online and he tells me that I have never downloaded updates and that none are available.

  I use Windows Ultimate x 86.  I hope someone can help me!

  Got a response from Ms.  Good all who have this problem - you have an ATI Radeon graphics card?  Driver is causing the conflict.  Uninstall all the stuff ATI goes on ATI web site and install the download of 'single driver '.  Reboot and then you can download and install other fancy programs that come with your graphics card.

• Error code 0x000000TF not able to boot in safe mode on Windows XP computer.

  Original title: xp suddenly will not start in safe mode.

  I haven't added any software and I don't seem to have any virus, any help?

  error message 0x000000TF 0 x 80042000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

  Try at least the basics:

  1. first of all, check the intregity of your player. If it is not quite right, you will not be able to start. If fix you (by running chkdsk), maybe it's ALL that is necessary. At the command prompt, run this command:

  Chkdsk /r

  (There is a space before the slash). I know that that page has a slightly different order, but the /r switch (to repair bad sectors and recover readable data) is all that is necessary. For more information, see:

  http://vlaurie.com/Computers2/articles/Chkdsk.htm

  Plan for several hours to run chkdsk/r. But this could very well be all that is necessary.

  2. If still no joy, you'll need to fix your boot.ini file. Until you do this, you will have to remove some attributes of this file, so you can change (the flags 'Hidden' and 'System' and 'Read only'). So, at the command prompt, enter these commands:

  C:ATTRIB H C:\\BOOT. INI
  C:ATTRIB R C:\\BOOT. INI
  C:ATTRIB S C:\\BOOT. INI

  Then, delete the boot.ini file. It is fine to do, especially if there is something wrong with her! You create a new.

  DEL BOOT. INI

  Now, rebuild your boot.ini file:

  BOOTCFG /REBUILD

  (even when there is a space before the slash)

  Continue to follow the instructions on this page:

  http://tech.Icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp/

  Add installation to boot list? Enter y

  To enter load identifier, type:

  Windows XP Home Edition (I think that's what you have. For XP Pro, type "Windows XP Professional")

  To the operating system load options, type:

  / / fastdetect / noexecute = optin

  (even once, there is a space before each slash)

  Note that in case your CPU has NO other buffer overflow protection, you must not enter the "' / noexecute = optin" switch. " But it's a safe assumption you have and you should use it. Google or ask here if you don't know what CPU you have.

  For pour ecrire to write the newly created boot sector on the hard disk, type the following at the prompt:

  FIXBOOT

  (And press on Y to confirm).

  I mean chkdsk /r first because that's all that would be necessary. But you also have other instructions. If still no joy, restoring the so-called manual system might work:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

  If still no joy, I'd go for the Clean install (of course, you can also try a repair installation before that gap very last effort, but repair installs can sometimes be very difficult).

  Have you confirmed that all your data is backed up. If you perform a clean installation, you erase your hard drive, you know!