windows installer

[ppashi]

There are two problems that I have which maybe related to
each other;
1. I have problem installing new software/application.
2. The suspended installations leaves registry behind
hence the error mssg 1607

How do I clear the registry and reinstall the windows
installer?

 

[Taurarian]

Are these links of any assistance?

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.

or

'Error -1607: Unable to install InstallShield Scripting Runtime'
http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?articleid=Q107094
http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?articleid=Q107070