Windows XP installer

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Allan

I'm having a problem installing any .MSI application on
my Windows XP workstation which is currently running SP1.

Error : "Windows installer could not be accessed"

I've tried re-installing service pack 1 and 1a without
success, the installation just cancells after the
inspection stage.

I've tried downloading "msicuu" utility to remove Windows
Installer files but can't run this .MSI utility because
of the above mentioned problem.
 
You can try this:-
To unregister and re-register Windows Installer:
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type in the Open box: msiexec /unregister and then click OK.
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type in the Open box: msiexec /regserver click OK.
Type commands exactly, including the space between c and /.

This will not affect programs which use Windows Installer that are already
installed.

If that doesn't work, have a look at the links to see if any are relevant:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314852
How to Enable Windows Installer Logging in Windows XP

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.
 
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