Windows installer

[Guest]

I am unable to download stuff from internet as I keep getting a window coming
saying that can't access windows installer, maybe a problem or something!
What can I do. Why is windows installer not working?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Click Start, Run, and type SERVICES.MSC. In the right pane, right-click Windows Installer, and then click Start. Also, set the service "Startup Type" to Manual.

"The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" error message when you install a program in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315353
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314810
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315346
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324516


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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I am unable to download stuff from internet as I keep getting a window coming
saying that can't access windows installer, maybe a problem or something!
What can I do. Why is windows installer not working?

 

[Guest]

I have tried what you said about SERVICES.MSC but it already said started
next to it so I restarted it but how do I set startup type to manual? Sorry
but I am not IT whizz and need it explained. Thanks.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Try repairing the Windows Installer using the steps listed here:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315346

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have tried what you said about SERVICES.MSC but it already said started
next to it so I restarted it but how do I set startup type to manual? Sorry
but I am not IT whizz and need it explained. Thanks.