Windows Installer, preparing to install error message keeps popping up

Windows install... Preparation for the installation of pop-up

I get this pop-up.

I am using windows 7 Home premium

Hello, SIM,.

Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

Did you recently brought no changes to software on your computer?

Thank you for details on the issue.

This problem may occur if the Windows service install does not work, or due to corrupted Windows files.

I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:
Check if installation of Windows service is enabled. Please follow these steps:

a. Click Start, type services.msc in the start search box and press ENTER.
b. in services, right-click Windows install, click on Properties.
c. make sure that the service Windows install is running and set as automatic.
d. If not, select the Startup type to Automatic and click on 'Start'.
e. click apply and ok.

If this does not help, use method 2.

Method 2:
Run checker (SFC) of file system and see if it helps.
Refer to this article:
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files
https://Support2.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

System File Checker is a Windows utility that allows users to find corruptions in Windows system files and restore the damaged files.

I hope this information helps.

Please let us know if you need more help.

Thank you

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