I can't install .msi files

[Guest]

Hi,
I have a problem, I can't install files ending with .msi on my computer.

Everytime i try to run the file (msi), I get a messages that says: access is
denied (or something like that, i have it in Swedish) and the path to the
installation.

This happend no matter if the file is on a CD or if it is on th HDD, It
hasn't always been like this though this error is a new one. I have been able
to install .msi files before.

My PC: (I don't thinks its necessary though)
OS: Win XP MCE 2005
CPU: PENTIUM D (2,8)
RAM: 2048 MB
Videocard: Nvidia 8600 GT

I that hope anyone can help me

/Ravager

 

[Guest]

Have you checked it for viruses?

You may need to log in as an Administrator depending on what program your
installing.

Did you recently update Windows Installer?
If you run it to your %TEMP% directory, all should be fine.

All I could find was:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=319624

But the name of the application you're installing can be useful.

 

[Guest]

Hi,
I am administrator of my PC i updated my Windows Installer (but it was the
same problem as before i did).

Can you describe how i do this (im not a PC expert):

Did you recently update Windows Installer?
If you run it to your %TEMP% directory, all should be fine.

i have tried to do most of these things too (not the once for win 2000)

All I could find was:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=319624

python-2.5.msi (Python) is one of many examples of programs i can't install
ending the name with .msi.

I have Office 2000 Standard, (read it was a problem with .msi or something)

When i right click on a "msi-file" (for example python-2.5.msi) and click
propities, there is a line that says "Open with: unknown program" (something
like that but in Swedish). I don't know if this is wrong?

btw i have Windows XP Media Center Edition if i didn't say it before.

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[John]

When i right click on a "msi-file" (for example python-2.5.msi) and click
propities, there is a line that says "Open with: unknown program" (something
like that but in Swedish). I don't know if this is wrong?

btw i have Windows XP Media Center Edition if i didn't say it before.

Are you saying that when you right click on a .msi file, there is no
'install' option at the top of the list, or are you just looking in
properties and expecting to see the install option?

John.

 

[Guest]

I have uploaded a picture of the error message and the propities of an .msi
file.

I don't know but im getting confused because there is a line that says open
with... shall i use a program to open the file?

http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=desktopcopyci1.jpg

im sorry that my Windows XP is in swedish, but i have translated some of the
thing into english.

(btw with click, i mean double click)

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[John]

I have uploaded a picture of the error message and the propities of an .msi
file.

I don't know but im getting confused because there is a line that says open
with... shall i use a program to open the file?

http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=desktopcopyci1.jpg

im sorry that my Windows XP is in swedish, but i have translated some of the
thing into english.

(btw with click, i mean double click)

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If you use your file explorer and find the .msi that you're talking
about. Right click (single click) the file and 'install' should be at
the top of the list of options for you.

John.

 

[Guest]

still doesnt work for me,

btw, do you think the antivirus program may stop the installation? i have
Mcafee Internet Sec Suite 2007?

 

[John]

still doesnt work for me,

btw, do you think the antivirus program may stop the installation? i have
Mcafee Internet Sec Suite 2007?

You say it still doesn't work for you, but you are not explaining what's
not working if you follow my instructions. Tell me what's happening when
you use the explorer method.

If you think it might be McAfee that's causing the problem, disable it
and try again.

John.

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Correct your .msi association: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

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[Guest]

I did like you said but i got the same error message as i told you about
before.

 

[Plato]

I have a problem, I can't install files ending with .msi on my computer.

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