No installer of Windows in the service list - Windows Update will not update

Windows install is NOT in my list of service.  I can't install the 4.1 because there is no file for Vista which works.  Ms. Mr. Fix It, or anything that does not work. I can't run Windows Update. I am slot than Vista Ultimate 32 bit SP2.  Anyone have any ideas?

Hi tabrams,

·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

·         You get the error message?

·         What fixit did you run?

Follow these methods.

Method 1: The analysis of file system (CFS) auditor to repair corrupted files.

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

Method 2: Temporarily disable the security software .

Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Method 3: Put the computer in a clean boot State to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the link step 7 to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

Method 4: You can also manually install updates (KB number) by downloading from the Microsoft Download Center.

http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

Method 5: Follow the steps in the article.

How to reset the Windows Update components?

You cannot install some programs or updates

Reference: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windows_installer_team/archive/2007/10/01/what-happened-to-windows-installer-4-1.aspx

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