Windows Installer Service unavailable.
Currently have Windows Vista Home Premium. I'm unable to install or unintall anything. I am logged in as administrator. I've tried several things last week, I don't remember all. Is it possible to correct windows installer before you completely reinstall the software?
Hi akagiggles
Please click on the link below and get/run this Windows Installer Cleanup utility.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/290301
Please post back and let us know if it helped to solve the problem. -Thank you Ken
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