Windows Installer Servoice will not start

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I recently tried to install a new virus checker and my computer hung when it
brought up the windows installer. I have subsequently tried to install
windows updates as well as other updates however teh computer always hangs
when it brings up windows installer
I have looked in services and windows installer is not started, i have tried
to start but it fails to start - times out
I used system mechanic to try and clean the registry and this has made no
differnence.
I have tried some of the suggestions from the microsoft web site and these
made no difference
I have tried to install new version of installer but it will nto lt me
I have also tried to bring up the system restore but it does not bring up
the restore screens. i just double click and nothing happens
I am at a loss and do not want to reformat and reinstall
I ran an online vireus check from symantec and that did not find anything
I am at a loss - any ideas on what i can do / check why the installer
service no longer seems to work would be greatly appreciated
 
You go to run,type:services.msc scroll down to installer,double click on it,
then select auto start from manual,then start the service.You might first
download installer 3.1 893803
 
Am having the same problems and have tried your answer as well, still no go.
I still get access denied error 5
am running win xp pro/pack2
 

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