I'm missing Windows Installer.

Some Windows updates do not work, and also the Apple ITunes updates do not work.

I've been on the forums of users of Microsoft and Apple.  I received so many different things to try (I tried all!), but nothing has worked.

My simple question is HOW TO GET WINDOWS INSTALL back?

Thank you.

Using Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2

RE: HOW CAN I INSTALL WINDOWS

Diagnose and correct program installation and uninstallation of the problems automatically:

Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled

http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall>

Problems installing and uninstalling programs on Windows computers:

How to solve problems when you install or uninstall programs on a Windows computer

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

How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833>

Reset Windows Update components.

This tool automates the most common fixes problems with the Windows Update site.

Note this fix it Solution has two modes by default and aggressive.

You must run the fix it solution in default mode and determine if it solves your problem with Windows Update before running it in aggressive mode.

The historical section Update http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com> will be white/empty after you run the Fix It in AGGRESSIVE mode.

This will not effect either by using the Windows Update Web site or via automatic updates update.

http://go.Microsoft.com/?linkid=9665683>

Check the State of Windows Installer and installer of Modules of Windows.

I. click on start and type Services.msc and press ENTER.

II. Locate the Windows Installer Service.

III. double click it to check if the service is started or not.

IV. change the type of startup to automatic and Start the service.

V. check the same thing for Windows Installer of Module service.

VI. Press ok and close the Services window.

UTC/GMT is 03:26 Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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