Windows Installer is not correctly installed
While trying to install updates for Adobe Reader (current version is 9.3) failure, asking me to run Adobe Reader repair. Then tells me that Windows Installer is not correctly installed or does not. This is a 64-bit of Windows Vista Dell computer. The same error message also appears with MS Office updates.
We will try to repair Windows Installer (I guess it was properly aiinstalle at a time or you would have had a lot of problems other software installation). We will try the Windows Installer Cleanup utility at:http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Windows-Installer-CleanUp-Utility.shtml and see if that solves the problem.
If this does not work, what is the EXACT message you get on Windows Installer and when does it appear? When the problem started? Which version of Windows Installer you are using and which version has problems? A new version has been installed recently, and it is this new version with the problem? Which version of Vista you are using (for example, 32-bit Vista Business SP2)? What are you installation requires Windows Installer, which causes this problem (name and version of the program)?
I hope this helps. Keep me updated, and please answer my questions in your next reply if necessary.
Thanks and good luck!
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Kind regardsRobinHello
I suggest you to go through the procedure described in the link by spirit X who speaks of a similar problem.
Warning: With the help of third-party software or a link, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third party software or link can be resolved. Using third-party software or a link is at your own risk.
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- Hi, I searched high and low for the answers! I searched all over the internet
ten hours! - I'm having a problem with my windows install!
- Everytime I try to download or install anything a message appears saying that my installer was not installed correctly?
- I had my computer for 5 years and have not had a problem like this happen!
- I tried the start menu then pressed the guest who took me to the black screen, I then typed in the cod for the Msi and I then pressed on enter and nothing came?
- But I know that there is something wrong with my installer because when I try to download or install something that to happen (but, when I press the run button, nothing happens?) I do not know???
- Can someone please! I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit! Thank you
original title: Hi, I searched high and low for the answers! I searched all over the internet!- Hi, I searched high and low for the answers! I searched all over the internet
ten hours! - I'm having a problem with my windows install!
- Everytime I try to download or install anything a message appears saying that my installer was not installed correctly?
- I had my computer for 5 years and have not had a problem like this happen!
- I tried the start menu then pressed the guest who took me to the black screen, I then typed in the cod for the Msi and I then pressed on enter and nothing came?
- But I know that there is something wrong with my installer because when I try to download or install something that to happen (but, when I press the run button, nothing happens?) I do not know???
- Can someone please! I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit! Thank you
See this last answer of this forum:
Note: ignore the itunes, the iphone part.
The response is universal. - Hi, I searched high and low for the answers! I searched all over the internet
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How can I fix this problem
Hi calispook,
· When you get this error message?
· It is during the installation of programs?
· What program you install?
You can follow the steps in the link below: error message when you try to add or remove a program on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003: "the Windows Installer service is not to be accessible": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315346
With regard to:
Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.
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winsowa Installer is not correctly installed error
I try to install the professional mechanical system on my desk at home, and as much other installations and removals, I try to do, it tells me that my windows installer doesn't is not installed correctly... help me! What should I do? How can I fix it?
Hey J.T. Bobo,
- What is the full error message that you receive?
- Did you the latest changes on the computer?
- You are able to install other programs on the computer?
Method 1
Check and make sure that the Windows service install is running on the computer.
- Click Start, click run , and then type services.msc in the dialog box and press Enter to open Services.
- Right click on the Windows Installer service, and then click Properties.
- If the box Startup type is set to Disabled, change it to Manual.
- Click OK to close the Properties window.
- Right click on the Windows Installer service and then click Start. The service should start without errors.
Try to install the program and check that it works.
Method 2
If fails it above step can refer to the article below and try the following steps mentioned, check if it helps.
Problems installing and uninstalling programs on Windows computers
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651
Error message when you try to add or remove a program on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003: "the Windows Installer service is not to be accessible.
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Hello
It comes to the installation of vista operating system instance
Please repost the link below in the silverlight forums
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Windows Installer is not correctly installed
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1. you try to directly run the silverlight program without saving it on the computer?
Run the following article fixit tool and check.
Diagnose and solve the program installation and uninstallation problems automatically
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall
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I recently tried to install programs, and every time I get the same answer that Windows Installer could not be accessed.
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Start with this tutorial from Microsoft Support:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2642495#top
Another tutorial
http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/Vista-the-Windows-Installer-service-could-not-be-accessed/
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Original title: Windows Installer could not access
I am running Vista Home Premium x 64. Recently when I try to install/upgrade programs up-to-date currently any Apple IE iTunes Quicktime and Safari I get this message.Windows Installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if Windows Installer is not installed properly.
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What happened when you tried to install Windows install version 4.5? You get an error?
Follow these methods and check if it solves the problem:
Method 1:
Auditor of files (SFC) system scan on your computer. SFCscanwill make Windows replace corrupted or missing system files on your computer.Scan sfc enforcement procedure:
1. click on start, click principally made programs, accessories, right-click on command prompt and select run as administrator.
2. click on continue or provide administrator credentials if prompted.
3. in the command prompt window, type the following text, and then press ENTER:
sfc/scannowRefer to this article for more information:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833Method 2:
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http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942288/en-AUKind regards
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I hope this helps.
Good luck!
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http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651
Substitute:
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http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/290301
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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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Hello, this is my first post on this forum!
My windows installer does not work correctly.
What should do?Soryy, but I did not now much on computer systems.
I have reinstall this installer?I'm waiting for your answers.
> My windows installer does not work correctly.
What do you mean exactly? You see a mistake? What exactly happens?
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Original title: my "Windows Installer is not installed properly.
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Hi Mark,
Did you do any hardware changes or software on your computer before this problem?
You can follow this link & check if the problem persists:
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How to solve the problems when you install or uninstall programs on a Windows computer.
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Original title: Windows Installer Service could not be accessed error during installation or uninstall a program
Hi, Honorine,.
Follow the steps listed in the following article:
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