How can I re - install Windows Installer as it seems to be corrupted/not working not

I tried to install new software and get an error message that there is a general error and failed to install the software because it cannot access the windows installer.

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

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.

If this is insufficient, the I would say to install the Windows Installer Cleanup utility and run that to remove the Java remains Setup files that can cause problems with your current installation.

For more information, visit the below mentioned link:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/290301

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.

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