Windows Installer Problem

[Eddie Carey]

I'm running Windows XP from a laptop up at college and I
downloaded Adobe Acrobat 6.0 from the Adobe website. It
downloaded fine but when I attempt to install the
application, an error message pops up that says "The
Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This
can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or if
the Windows Installer is not correctly installed.
Contact your support personnel for assistance." I've
never had this message pop-up before. My computer is not
running in safe mode, and I have no problem installing
any other applications. Please provide feedback.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The "Windows Installer service could not be accessed" error message when you try
to add or remove a program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346&Product=winxp

How to resolve Common "Windows Installer" Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555175&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I'm running Windows XP from a laptop up at college and I
| downloaded Adobe Acrobat 6.0 from the Adobe website. It
| downloaded fine but when I attempt to install the
| application, an error message pops up that says "The
| Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This
| can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or if
| the Windows Installer is not correctly installed.
| Contact your support personnel for assistance." I've
| never had this message pop-up before. My computer is not
| running in safe mode, and I have no problem installing
| any other applications. Please provide feedback.