How can I fix my Windows Installer Service?

I can't install or uninstall programs

Hello

· What is the exact error message or error code when you try to install or uninstall the program?

· Do you remember all the recent changes on the computer before the show?

· What is the service pack installed?

Try the steps listed in the link below: how to solve the problems that may occur when you install, uninstall, or upgrade one program on a Windows computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2438651

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2. click on the System Restore tab.
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4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
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CCleaner (free!)
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Other ways to free up space...

SequoiaView
http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

JDiskReport
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Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

CHKDSK
How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

Defragment
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While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
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Reset.

Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
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(Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

Reset.

and...

Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
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Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

AutoScan--> RUN and type:
%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
--> Click OK.

(If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

Reset.

Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you * NOT * use the aggressive version):
How to reset the Windows Update components?

Reset.

Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing you pouvez wish to make:

Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

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I see many users who ran the scan on their computers using the software AVG anti-virus is facing error messages similar.

Return return to previous versions of AVG has solved it concern. You can see an example of the same thing:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xphardware/thread/8445d911-ebb0-4292-96ba-749de4fcb672

This error may have caused, if more than one security software is installed on the computer. If so, I suggest to uninstall the security software.

If you have confusion on the selection of security software, you can install Microsoft Security Essentials.

You can even download free at the link below:http://www.microsoft.com/securepc

It updates automatically and it allows users to use their computer without interruptions or long computer wait times.

With regard to:

Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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