MS-Windows Installer 3.1 Error

[Charles L. Phillips]

Hello,
I am running Windows XP SP2.
For several months my system received (downloaded) automatic updates
successfully.
Now when I get update notices, I get the following error:

"Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 Failed to Install"

I have not added or subtracted ANYTHING form the computer with this
message.

Can/will somebody tell me how to fix this problem???


Thank you,


Charles L. Phillips

 

[Claymore]

Hello,
I am running Windows XP SP2.
For several months my system received (downloaded) automatic updates
successfully.
Now when I get update notices, I get the following error:

"Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 Failed to Install"

 I have not added or subtracted ANYTHING form the computer with this
message.

Can/will somebody tell me how to fix this problem???

Thank you,

Charles L. Phillips

Hello Charles,

Try re-installing the Installer. You can get it here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

 

[Charles L. Phillips]

Hello,
"Thank You".
I'll try this...


Thank you,


Charles L. Phillips

Hello,
I am running Windows XP SP2.
For several months my system received (downloaded) automatic updates
successfully.
Now when I get update notices, I get the following error:

"Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 Failed to Install"

I have not added or subtracted ANYTHING form the computer with this
message.

Can/will somebody tell me how to fix this problem???

Thank you,

Charles L. Phillips

Hello Charles,

Try re-installing the Installer. You can get it here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

 

[JS]

How to re-install Windows Installer:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_reinstall_the_windows_i.htm

Also:
Common Windows Installer Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=555175

Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

JS