Microsoft Installer

[Doug]

Whenever I try to install new software I get an error that
says the installer failed. In one case the error
mentioned msiexec.exe. When I search for this file it is
not anywhere on my drive. It is possible I deleted this
when I was removing files after a website pop-up started
screwing with my computer. I went to task manager and
stopped all applications and then did a search for files
dated that day in the last 1/2 hour. I may have
accidently added this file to the list I deleted.

I tried to reinstall win 2K from my CD (Service Pack 2)
and could not because I am runnning Service Pack 4. I did
not back up the files when I updated to Service Pack 4.

Does anyone have a suggestion on an easy fix here. I
am "fairly" literate but not nearly an expert. Please e-
mail me to start a dialog.

Thanks! Doug

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

Whenever I try to install new software I get an error that
says the installer failed. In one case the error
mentioned msiexec.exe.

Hi

Try the methods one by one outlined here to fix Windows Installer problems in
Win2k and NT4:

PRB: Incorrect Default DCOM Settings Cause Windows Installer to Stop Responding

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;319624


After running through the four points above, also try this from Start/Run:

msiexec /regserver

If that doesn't solve your problem, and you have MSI 2.0 installed, downgrade
to version 1.1 (somewhat messy), and then install MSI 2.0 again:

Downgrading Windows Installer (Win2k):
http://desktopengineer.com/article.php?story=20020710141950674

 

[Doug]

Thanks! I also searched through the posts in this section
and found other solutions. I got it working. First time
I used this site. I 'll be back!!!

Doug