norton/xp installation problem

[J Lowman]

I have upgraded my computer to xp pro. I had downloaded
the 2004 upgrade to my norton antivirus. I have
apparently corrupted or deleted the windows installer.
Norton says it cant load without it. How do I get this
file back?

 

[Taurarian]

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

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

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_w.htm
and scroll down to: "Windows Installer" - download and run the "WI.zip"
file.