XP SP2 and Windows Installer

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Running XP Professional SP2 (embedded, not applied). I can't install or
uninstall anything and I am an admin on the PC. I've also tried all the
following:

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I've also tried several TID's from Kelly's Korner and none of them worked
either. Anyone have any ideas less blowing away the OS and reinstalling
everything.

Thanks
 
Try going to run,type:services.msc In msc scroll down to windows installer,
then double click on it,then in properties,select from manual mode its now in
to auto,then start service,close out.
 
Sorry, same error message. The windows installer service can not be
accessed. If you are running in safe mode (I'm not) etc, etc.
 
Same issue here and have tried many different suggestions. I am now trying
the SFC /SCANNOW function by going to Start>Run>SFC /SCANNOW and having my XP
disk in the drive. Hopefully this will fix it if not I will have to reinstall
since nothing else seems to work for me.

If someone has an idea please let me know before I wipe the drive and loose
all the stuff I can't backup.....looks like Compusa is going to be selling
one of those USB hard drives to me for backing up this 40GB HD.

Thanks

Will Nichols
 
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