Damaged Windows Installer? How to repair or reinstall?

I have problems installing windows updates as well as my new security of trendmicro. I think it's because the windows installer does not work correctly. Does anyone know how to reinstall the windows installer, or fix it?

My problem has been resolved by repairing the registry. I didn't feel comfortable doing myself in vista (fix registry in XP and older OS) - I had a computer scientist to work for me to do. I think the instructions they give you online will fix it.

Good luck!

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Windows Installer - How can I update to the latest version?

I want to update my version of windows installer...? Please guide which is the latest version and where I can download.

I use Windows 7.

Thank you...

How to reset the Windows Update components?
[Ignore the section to APPLY to;] KB971058 access via IE8 32 bit only. Run the difficulty in DEFAULT and AGGRESSIVE modes, then restart]
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

NB: The difficulty operating in mode AGGRESSIVE (re) install everything you need to be able to use Windows Update.

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

damaged Windows installation disk-help

My OS drive is damaged. My laptop is dell. I want a recovery so disk

Do you recognize this site? [Link removed to the fake web site] This Web site is safe? HELP Please

This Web site is nothing to do with Microsoft.

How to get the recovery media Vista to make it back to factory settings .

There is no Vista free download legal available.

http://support.Dell.com/

Call Dell and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, recovery disk/s etc).
A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

A tutorial on the use of a clean install

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

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http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

How to repair or reinstall the msi engine also what is the error code 2352

I have problems when I try to download an update for my AVG security program. It shows a number OXC0070643, MSI engine failure and the error code from 2352. Any help is requested as the Microsoft site does not appear.

Hi JohnThelma,
1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
2. You receive error messages when updating security software AVG on the computer?
The MSI engine is related to the Windows service installed on the computer, I would say that you the article below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

Problems installing and uninstalling programs on Windows computers

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651

If the previous step fails then I would suggest that you post your query in the AVG forums for assistance.

Installation error Code OXC0070643

http://forums.Avg.com/ww-en/AVG-forums

How to repair or reinstall a lack at2arv.dll of C:\Users\ABC\AppData\Local\

How to fix the missing DLL above from the given directory? where ABC is the user name in windows vista has signed. I got an alert saying that this file was found missing after windows restarted, probably due to the fact that I have used AVG PC Tuneup 2011 to fix/remove certain issues or problems.

Hello

Do a system restore to before that the problem started.

http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

TuneUp Utilies but are not a good thing to use.

I think that AVG has a registry in as cleaner; that is a no-no

BUT, nothing to Google on "at2arv.dll", which suggests that it could be Malware, so also run a Malware Scan as it could be Antivirus AVG, which removed.

Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware:

http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

If the problem persists after scanning, take these startup entries:

"How to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista"

http://www.netsquirrel.com/Msconfig/msconfig_vista.html

You can also use this free program to do, too:

"Autoruns for Windows V11.32"

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

See you soon.

See you soon.

How can I reinstall the windows installer

I can't install my downloads because windows install is not complete or something

Check your hard drive for errors:

Click Start

Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

Click on "Run as Administrator"

At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

then

Click Start
Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD
Click on "Run as Administrator"
At the command prompt, type: sfc/scannow

This will check for any breach of integrity

Restart your system

also check:

Troubleshoot Windows install

2438651 how to solve problems that may occur when you install, uninstall, or upgrade a program on a Windows computer

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651

Reinstall the Windows Installer Service

Have you recently installed applications or drivers that may have interfared with the service? You can try to remove them temporarily to see if it corrects the problem. Have you also tried to do a system restore to a point in time before this problem started to happen?

Also try this suggested by Karen Ji, moderator of the Forum MS to reinstall the Windows Installer service:

To reinstall Windows Installer, rename the damaged Windows Installer files, and then reinstall the Windows Installer. To do this, follow these steps:

1. click on start, run, type cmd in the Open box, and then click OK.

2 type cd % windir%\system32, and then press ENTER.

3. Type attrib - r s h dllcache and then press ENTER.

4 type ren msi.dll msi.old, and then press ENTER.

5. type ren msiexec.exe msiexec.old and then press ENTER.

6 type ren msihnd.dll msihnd.old, and then press ENTER.

7. Type exit and press ENTER.

8. at the command prompt, type exit and press ENTER.

9. click on start and then click on stop computer or Shut Down.

10. Select the reboot option, and then click OK or click on restart.

11 log in the computer.

12. download and install the latest version of Windows Installer from the link below

http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

1. click on start and then click on stop computer or Shut Down.

2. Select the reboot option, and then click OK or click on restart.

Substitute:

Unregister Windows Installer and then reregister Windows Installer. To do this, follow these steps:

1. in the menu 'Start', click on ' execute:.»

2. in the "Open" box, type "msiexec /unreg", and then press ENTER.

3. in the menu 'Start', click 'run '.

4. in the "Open" box, type "msiexec/regserver", and then press ENTER.

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Click Start Orb, in the box, type search: Regedit.

Highlight: HKEY_lOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/services/msiserver

Verify that the SYSTEM account has full control. If it does not, add the SYSTEM account with full control.

Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk.

How can I fix Windows Installer on Windows 7 without my windows 7 dvd?

It seems that my windows installer is broken or damaged. I searched the support and only results that describe the use of the DVD of windows 7.

My laptop did not come with said DVD and I bought it new at walmart!

How can I fix?