Windows Installer Errors

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When I go to run a few of my programs I keep getting errors regarding missing
Windows Insdatller packages as well as when I attempt to run ren the setup
problems to reinsatll the programs? Any suggestion on how to resolve the
issue.
 
George said:
When I go to run a few of my programs I keep getting errors regarding missing
Windows Insdatller packages as well as when I attempt to run ren the setup
problems to reinsatll the programs? Any suggestion on how to resolve the
issue.

On microsoft.com you should find a Windows Installer Cleanup program.
Down load that and the latest version of Windows Installer (v 3???).
Try to uninstall your current version, run the cleanup program and
install the new installer.
 
George said:
When I go to run a few of my programs I keep getting errors regarding
missing Windows Insdatller packages as well as when I attempt to run
ren the setup
problems to reinsatll the programs? Any suggestion on how to resolve
the issue.

Since you didn't quote any of the error messages, go to these links to
see if your issue is covered:

Resolving problems with the Windows installer -
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Installation

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

Clean Up MSI (Windows Installer) -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

Where can I get the latest InstallScript engine? -
http://www.installsite.org/pages/en/msifaq/a/1027.htm

Malke
 
Hello,

Thanks for posting!

I suggest you attempt to try the following methods.

Step1. Check Registry Permission
=============
1. Log on to your computer as an administrator.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. At the command prompt, type msiexec.exe /unregister, and then press
ENTER.
5. Type msiexec /regserver, and then press ENTER.
6. Verify that the SYSTEM account has full control access permissions to
the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT hive in the Windows registry. In some cases, you may
also have to add Administrator accounts. To do so:
(Warning: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry
incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These
problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at
your own risk.)
1) Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
2) Click the following registry hive:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
3) On the Edit menu, click Permissions.
4) If SYSTEM is not listed in the Group or user names list, click Add, make
sure that the local computer name appears in the From this location box,
type system in the Enter the object names to select box, click Check Names,
and then click OK.
5) Click SYSTEM in the Group or user names list, and then select the Full
Control check box under Allow in the Permissions for SYSTEM box.
6) Click Apply, click OK, and then quit Registry Editor.
7. Restart the computer to test.

Step2. Reregister Windows Installer
=============
Unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister Windows Installer. To do
this, follow these steps:

1. On the "Start" menu, click "Run:.
2. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /unreg", and then press ENTER.
3. On the "Start" menu, click "Run".
4. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /regserver", and then press ENTER.

Step3. Upgrade to Windows Installer newer version
=============
For more information, please refer to the following article:
893803: Windows Installer 3.1 v2 (3.1.4000.2435) is available
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893803/en-us

Step4. Empty user and system "temp" folders
=============
1. Empty "%systemdrive%\temp" folder.
2. Empty "%systemdrive%\%windir%\temp" folder.
3. Empty "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%\Local
Settings\Temp".

If the issue persists please let us know the exact error messages for
further research.

Hope the information helps.

Best Regards,

Jason Tan

Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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