Windows Installer has stopped working on Vista Ultimate 64 - bit SP2

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• Windows Installer has stopped working.

  Whenever I try to install anything I get this: "Windows Installer has stopped working".

  Problem started yesterday or today. Don't know if this has nothing to do with what's going on, but the computer had a blue screen when running a scan with Norton antivirus.

  When I entered msiexec /? I get the same thing: "Windows Installer has stopped working".

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  Also if I go here C:\Windows\SysWOW64 perform msiexec.exe it I get this:

  Windows® Installer. V 4.5.6002.18005

  msiexec/option [optional parameter]

  Installation options
     
  Installs or configures a product
  /a
  Administrative installation - installs a product on the network
  /j [/t ] [/g ]
  Publishes a product - m for all users, allows the current user
     
  Uninstalls the product
  Display options
  / quiet
  Quiet mode, no user interaction
  / passive
  Automatic mode - only progress bar
  / q [n | b | r | f]
  Sets the user interface level
  n no user interface
  b Basic UI
  r reduced UI
  f-full UI (default)
  / Help
  Help information
  Restart options
  /norestart
  Do not restart after the installation is complete
  /promptrestart
  Prompts the user to restart if necessary
  /forcerestart
  Always restarts the computer after installation
  Logging options
  / l [I | w | e | a | r | u | c | m | o | p | v | x | + |. | *]
  i status messages
  w warnings recoverable
  e-all error messages
  a startup of actions
  r registers of the specific action of the
  u user requests
  c initial UI parameters
  m out-of-memory or fatal exit information
  o disk out-of-space messages
  p - Terminal properties
  v performance
  x extra debugging information
  + - Add to the existing log file
  ! -Flush each line in the log
  * - Log all information, except the x and v options
  / log
  Equivalent of / l *.
  Update options
  / Update [; Update2.msp]
  Apply updates
  / uninstall [; Update2.msp] / package
  Remove the updates of a product
  Repair options
  /f [p | e | c | m | s | o | d | a | u: v]
  Repairs a product
  p only if the file is missing
  o If the file is missing or an earlier version is installed (by default)
  e If the file is missing or an equal or higher version is installed
  d if the file is missing or a different version is installed
  c If the file is missing or checksum does not match the calculated value
  has all the files to reinstall the forces
  u all (default) user-specific registry entries
  m all requirements (by default) computer-specific registry entries
  s all (default) shortcuts
  v-runs from source and recaches local package
  Setting public properties
  [PROPERTY = PropertyValue]

  Consult the SDK Windows® install to get additional documentation on the
  command line syntax.

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  Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

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  However if I go in "C:\Windows\System32" and run the msiexec.exe which is where I get:

  "Windows Installer has stopped working".

  And another window that says:

  "The application could not initialize properly (0 x 0000005). Click OK to close the application.

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  Edit:

  I went to HKLM/System/CurrentControlSet/Services/msiserver

  By then replaced the key 'ImagePath' '%systemroot%system32\msiexec/v' '%systemroot%SysWOW64\msiexec/v '.

  I was able to install only certain programs.

  I was able to install the rescue of the music. But I wasn't able to install iTunes 9.2

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  I am running Vista Home Premium:

  Version: 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Build 6002

  64 bit

  How can I fix it?

  Haha. Thank you Michael.

  But I have to able to do work properly now. I'll post any major change (that I remember), just in case where someone wants to try what I did.

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  I deleted everything I could in my temporary files.

  Then I went "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations" and cleared the entries.

  I went to HKLM/System/CurrentControlSet/Services/msiserver

  By then replaced the key 'ImagePath' '%systemroot%system32\msiexec/v' '%systemroot%SysWOW64\msiexec/v '.

  Restarted my PC

  HKLM/System/CurrentControlSet/Services/msiserver/ImagePath change back to "%systemroot%system32\msiexec c".

  A run "cmd" and input "msiexec /unreg" then he walked "msiexec/regserver".

  My PC rebooted again

  Profit :D

  Worked for me.

• Windows Installer has stopped working and access is denied installation KB942288-V3

  original title: Windows XP SP3 installation problem

  My windows installer has stopped working. I tried several 'fixed' found on the net, but nothing is done and would be grateful if someone could guide me through the solution.   Windows XP, SP3.

  In 'Services', 'Windows Installer' has been designated 'disabled '.   I changed this "manual".

  msiexec /unreg works ok.
  msiexec/regserver gives an error: "an event could not invoke any of the Subscriber.

  I have downlaoded and ran KB942288-V3 and got ' Setup error.   Access is denied. "

  I watched the permissions in the registry and seems to have all the permissions are ok, but maybe I'm looking in the wrong place?

  Thanks for any help

  Hello Kaiser,

  I would say that if you update your PC from SP2 to SP3 all your files will remain same.

  Once you do a new Installation or a custom don't store all your network cards and other device drivers.

• Cannot install Windows PLUS updates. -Modules Windows Installer has stopped working...

  original title: cannot install MORE Windows updates.

  Greetings, people. My computer will download, but not install many of the windows updated.

  I think it's because of 'message "Windows Modules Installer has stopped working and was closed". Is this correct?

  Can I fix it myself? Thank you, Bob

  Hello

  try looking here's FixIt pro windows update:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058/en

  LC

• Vista: All Windows updates suspended / "Module of Windows Installer has stopped working and Will Close."

  On my installation of Vista, all windows updates no longer work.  If I try and run them from Windows Update in Control Panel one starts to run but then it just hangs.  At the same time, I get a message "Windows install Module has stopped working and closes".  If you look in the services, it is crushed, but restarts.  The update remains always hung.  It doesn't matter what update I try and run, I always get the same result.

  When the computer is shut down, it also tries to automatically install updates.  These also hang on the first, which means that I have to force power off the computer.

  Don't know if this is related, but I don't think that SP2 already installed - it kept if crush (don't remember what was the error message).  When I restart in safe mode it tells me that I'm still on SP1.  I followed all the suggestions on how to get SP2 installed for the error I received, but nothing has worked.

  Do not really understand what I have really installed a lot of "_" on the PC, it is a "clean" installation (about 1 year now).

  Any ideas?  Really, I don't want to have to do a re-install, but I suspect that is where I'm heading unfortunately.

  Hi AndrewInNZ,

  Thanks for visiting the site of the community of Microsoft Windows!
   
  I would like to ask you some questions for a better understanding of the issue:
   
  (a) did you try to temporarily disable the security software and check if updates are smooth?
   
  (b) you are using a firewall in addition in instead of the windows firewall? If so disable (temporarily) of the third party firewall and look for updates.
  It is usually caused by a 3rd party firewall that it blocks the internal ports.
   
  Check out WERCON for more information-
   
  1) Click START | wercon.exe type in the search box start and click on enter.
   
  (2) select "View problem history", under 'Windows identified problems' with the right button on a problem, and then select "view problem details. Click "Copy to Clipboard" export to text document
   
  Also reset the Firewall setting:
   
  1) Click START | type FirewallSettings.exe into the start search box | Click on FirewallSettings.exe above | Select the Advanced Settings tab. Click 'Restore Defaults ' | Click on apply (if Hi-lighted) | Click OK

  Check the status of the service as well:

  Log in as administrator-

  Start button | Control Panel | System and Maintenance | Administration tools

  Double-click on Services

  (Provide the administrator password or a confirmation if prompted to do so.)

  Right click on the 'Windows Modules Installer' service, and then select Properties.

  Select the general tab - make sure that the startup type is manual

  Here is the link to solve problems connecting to Windows Update or Microsoft Update
  : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/818018/en-us

  If you want to check the version of the service pack of the operating system:
   
  Right-click on computer and select Properties.

  Hope this information helped!

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/answersfeedback/threads/ Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• message, macromedia projector has stopped working on vista ultimate, never had a problem in the past. I tried tons of solutions that nothing works.

  Macromedia projector has stopped working, get this message when I try to play or install bigfish games. never had a problem, the recent past is only.
  my pc is vista ultimate
  tried several solutions, none works, very upset and frustrated

  Hi scooby65,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Answers forums.
  a. do you receive any error messages?
  b. did you change to your computer recently?
   
  Try to temporarily disable all security software and check if it helps.

  For more information, visit the links below:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software
   
  Also perform the following steps.
   
  Try these steps and check if this helped:
   
  1 left-click on start
  2 - right click on computer
  3. left-click on properties
  4 - left click on advanced system settings
  5 - running, click settings
  6. left click on the parameters of Performance data
  7 - click TURN DEP FOR ESSENTIAL WINDOWS PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS ONLY.
  8. click on apply and then OK.
   
  Alternatively, you can try to install in clean boot mode and check if that helps.
   
  Steps to start in clean boot mode:

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.
  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.
  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.
  5. click on OK.
  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796 . In addition, see the section on how to restore your computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Alternatively, you can try to uninstall and reinstall adobe flash player and check.

  For more information, visit the links below:
  http://kb2.Adobe.com/CPS/141/tn_14157.html
  http://kb2.Adobe.com/CPS/191/tn_19166.html  
   
  Hope this information is useful.
  Let me know if it worked.
   
  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• "Windows Installer has stopped working". After going to 'manage' under 'computer', I find that windows install is missing from the directory 'services '.

  I managed to solve the problem by doing something with my registry. Now after a week his new broke and I don't remember how I fixed it. I am running windows vista ultimate. I discovered that it was broken again by trying to download java. HALP.

  I rebooted my computer in any way, and nothing has worked. However, it seems even e-mail links have stoped working.

  I can only suggest that you back up all your personal files and folders you want to keep in a flash drive or an external hard drive, then...

  1. If your computer comes with a Vista installation DVD, you can use it to perform a repair installation.

  Repair for Vista installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html
  If you do not, find a friend who has a. Make sure it has the same version of bits as yours.

  2. If you have a set of recovery disks created at the time you purchased your computer, use and restore your computer to 'presets' (as the first is out of the box)

  If you do not have a set of facts, contact the manufacturer of your computer, ask a set of recovery disks. The cost is very low and it is well worth the expense.
  In the same Helena ask to speak to a technician. Ask the person to teach you how to access your recovery partition (if you have one) and how to use it to restore your system.

  The recovery partition was the installation by the manufacturer of your computer. They know exactly how to use it.

  With my limited knowledge, that's all I can help you.

  ........................................................................................

  Someones with a better knowledge of the computer may have better ideas to solve your problem.
  Please wait for another entry of others.

• Vista - "Windows Explorer has stopped working".

  Original title: mixture mscrumb

  Can someone help me please you wih fixing the message "Windows Explorer has stopped working" under Vista?  I can't enter the normal mode for Windows.

  Hello

  You may try start-up repair (see following message) and you can also troubleshoot help
  Safe mode (repeatedly press F8 as you start).

  What to do if Windows does not start correctly
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-Windows-wont-start-correctly

  More troubleshooting:

  Use the startup clean and other methods to try to determine the cause of and eliminate
  the questions.

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  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

  ----------------------------------------------------

  Follow these steps:

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded: run DrirveView - set the VIEW to hide
  Microsoft drivers - update those without drain in their names. (Also update BIOS and)

  drivers chipset on the site of the constructor/the system motherboard.)

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
  programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
  first.

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us

  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3 I hope this helps.

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• Windows Update, error: "Windows Modules Installer has stopped working and was closed".

  Whenever I run windows update, and try to install an update for Vista, I get the error message"

  "Windows Modules Installer has stopped working and was closed"

  . This has happened for quite awhile and I tried many suggestions on the web. If you do an internet search, you will see this seems to be a fairly common problem, but I can't find any official solution of Microsoft. I am afraid that I do not receive the latest updates and security patches so would like to help with this question.

  Thank you

  Luke

  Hi guys

  I had installed up-to-date antivirus software and my problem seems to start after an update from Microsoft. Do a search on the web and you will see similar stories. I spent so much time trying to solve this I think it's better just to do a re-install. Certainly not the resolution I had hoped, but appreciate this type of questions are almost impossible to solve the problems through intermittent mail such messages.

  Thank you

  Luke

• How can I fix Vista 64-bit OS on a HP that keeps generates error message: Windows Explorer has stop working. wait, restart, or shut down.

  It seems after I did a disc clean up around an update of the system of MS, I started having sites is not responding message 'updating of web page' and other this same message if I do not know
  "Windows Explorer has stopped working, wait, restart or close the program.  What is the cause?  I don't have a Vista disk... it came with my HP dv5 Pavilioin.

  If anyone has any ideas... Please help...

  Thank you

  I told you to do many things. What you have tried and what you are still trying (if we can get a happening of todo list and I can check it)? Have you managed to find the results of chkdsk?

  Copy and paste so the formatting is good. It is a single line. If you get an error message, you can copy it by right-clicking in the window, choose the brand, by selecting the text, and press ENTER.

  There are communes of false positives of SFC so do not assume that something is actually corrupted until we see what files it complains. Settings.ini, desktop.ini, tcpmon.ini and ending with mof files are false positives.

   
  For the results of the SFC
  Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type (or copy and paste by clicking in the command prompt window and choose Paste).
   

  findstr/c: "[SR] cannot" %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log|more "

   

  It will be able to see which files are corrupted.

   

  To see if there

   

  findstr/c: "[SR] repair" %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log|more

   

   

• VAIO Vista Control Panel - Windows Explorer has stopped working

  Hello

  Whenever I click on 'control panel', 2 flash messages: 1 says: "Windows Explorer has stopped working" and then says the following message: "Windows Explorer restarts.  So, I have not been able to perform the duties of "control panel".

  Can someone tell me how to solve the problem?

  Thank you.

  Organizational unit

  Hello

  I suggest you perform a clean boot in order to check whether a third-party program or service that runs in the background is the origin of the problem.

  Refer to this article for help:

  
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  
  Note: please check that you put your computer to normal startup mode after completing the troubleshooting steps. Steps are available in the article above.

• After you download Internet Explorer 9, Windows Explorer has stopped working Vista

  I downloaded ie9 for a windows update. Since this update my windows Explorer has stop working. I can't use any of my popup windows they will display the error message, restart. is there a solution?

  * original title - after download IE9, Windows Explorer has stopped working. Why did I get this error message? is there a solution? business of vista with all the updates.*

  Hi gdd6,

  Please see the thread with a similar problem and fix possible:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-performance/Windows-Explorer-has-stopped-working-Windows-is/8607105e-5ff5-4B3A-8591-a9258798ff75

  I hope this helps!

• installation of Windows services has stopped working when you try to install the software

  Unable to install software.tried cmd method, nothing happens

  Original title: installation of windows services has stopped working

  Hello Mohit,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forums.

  I understand that you have a problem with the Windows Installer service.

  But I would like to know some more information on this issue to help you better.

  (1) what is the full error message?

  (2) what software are you trying to install?

  (3) have you tried to install any other software?

  (4) when you say, "tried cmd method" what exactly mean you?

  In the meantime, please try to follow the following suggestions to solve the problem.

  Method 1: First of all, try to follow the link below to troubleshoot the Windows Installer Service.

  How to fix problems with the Windows service install

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651/en-us

  Note: See "how to reset the computer to start normally after a boot minimum troubleshooting" to prepare the computer to start as usual after a repair.
   

  I hope this helps. Otherwise, feel free write us back and we will be happy to help you.

  Thank you.

• Windows Vista - Windows Explorer has stopped working :(

  From the start of the base, I then selected each program one by one and then restarted the computer. I thought that if I disabled it "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" and "Windows Audio", the problem stops... anyone... anyone? Flight Simulator is not the same without her lol...

  Moderator Forum Keith has a few suggestions along this line to
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/Windows-Explorer-has-stopped-working/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  I hope this helps.  Good luck.
  -

• Suddenly, Windows Mail (Vista Home) said "windows mail has stopped working"... can't use the program. What should I do?

  My Windows Mail suddenly said "windows mail has stopped working" whenever I open it. He will not receive messages, just does not work!

  What should I do?

  Try to compact and repair the database.
   
  WMUtil
  http://www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/default.aspx