Cannot install Windows Installer

I can't install Windows Explorer because I get an error that my file msiexec.exe is open or in use... I can't figure out how to close it.  All other programs are closed.  Thanks for your help.

Hi TheHeyds,

·         You try to install Windows Explorer or any other program?

·         Exactly when you receive this error?

Nothing like the installation of Windows Explorer. You can not install Windows Explorer.

You can follow this article and see if it helps.

You receive an error message when you try to install a program that uses Windows Installer in Windows XP

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