Cannot install software — get the error code 1618

I install software error code 1618 already running when I try to install software.  There is not any other system running.  However, when I look at taskmgr, I see 2 instances of msiexec running.  I was advised to cancel their but they restart immediately.  Any ideas?  Thank you.

Hi Horselover,

Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community! You have reached the right forum for your question.

You did changes to the computer before the show?

Method 1
I suggest you to restart the computer, and then perform the clean boot and install the programs and see if that helps.

How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
Note: Make sure that you reset the computer back to normal once the diagnosis is complete.

Method 2
I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

Problems installing and uninstalling programs on Windows computers
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651#reso3

Hope this information is helpful and let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help.

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