can't install some programs

[Guest]

installed vista upgrade and it runs fine. i am only user\administrator. But
it won't let me install some (but not all) new programs. Some install just
fine. for others, I'll get various 4 digit error codes or a message that
Windows Installer is not installed correctly. What's the fix?

 

[John Inzer]

installed vista upgrade and it runs fine. i am only
user\administrator. But it won't let me install some (but not all)
new programs. Some install just fine. for others, I'll get various 4
digit error codes or a message that Windows Installer is not
installed correctly. What's the fix?

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Maybe the following articles will offer something useful:

(931361) How to troubleshoot issues that may
prevent a program from being installed correctly
on a Windows Vista-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931361/en-us

(931362) How to troubleshoot a program that
does not run as expected after it is installed
on Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931362/en-us

(932246) March 2007 Windows Vista
Application Compatibility Update
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932246/en-us


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[pnndo2a]

installed vista upgrade and it runs fine. i am only user\administrator. But
it won't let me install some (but not all) new programs. Some install just
fine. for others, I'll get various 4 digit error codes or a message that
Windows Installer is not installed correctly. What's the fix?

Tried those. somehow the installer must be corrupt. programs run fine.
but can't delete some or install some. google toolbar for example
won't install. how can i reinstall the installer itself.