Windows Installer Failure

[RReQua]

I went to services to attempt to start the widows installer and an error
popped up that said: " Could not access the windows installer service on
local computer. Error 5: Access is denied." Please help.

Thank You,

Rick

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I went to services to attempt to start the widows installer and an error
popped up that said: " Could not access the windows installer service on
local computer. Error 5: Access is denied." Please help.

Were/are you logged in as a local administrator?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Rick,

See if the methods here help:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175

Good luck and keep us posted.

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