MS Installer

[Joey]

Short from a format and reinstall, Windows installer is
having some issues. Err 1601 - and will not alow me to
install ms installer dependant programs. Office has just
died, cant re install it as windows installer has this
error and can not continue.

I have already stoped and started the service and tryed
ms update and .net updates, and its getting to the stage
of format c:

Any suggestions?

Also, if I do need to download and install MS Installer,
will it install if the installer is not working?

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

Short from a format and reinstall, Windows installer is
having some issues. Err 1601 - and will not alow me to
install ms installer dependant programs. Office has just
died, cant re install it as windows installer has this
error and can not continue.

I have already stoped and started the service and tryed
ms update and .net updates, and its getting to the stage
of format c:

Any suggestions?

Also, if I do need to download and install MS Installer,
will it install if the installer is not working?

Hi

There is no separate download of Windows Installer for WinXP...


The "Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" Error Message
appears When You Add or Remove Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346

Error Message When You Try to Install a Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;330176

How to Troubleshoot Windows Installer Engine Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;260404

Windows Installer Fix (Line 94)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Troubleshooting Windows Installer
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_w.htm#xp_wininstaller