Windows Installer Cleanup Utility cannot run because corrupt Microsoft installation Service

I can't get the Microsoft Installer Cleanup utility to run, I get an error message "the Microsoft Installer could not access the Service."  I tried re-registration of the service nothing is done.  I work on a customer's computer and can not get KB2467173 or Windows Live Essentials update, so I am unable to run internet explore in the standard 32-bit functionality.

I would avoid reinstalling Windows if possible.

Note: Windows Installer Cleanup utility is no longer supported and is not available via a Microsoft page.

Comment: If your client is in the habit of running "Registry cleaners", a clean installation of Windows will be your only recourse.

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