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    Windows Installer Service problem!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by McGrady, May 12, 2008.

  1. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ever since I upgraded to XP SP3, I've had a windows installer problem. Whether it be DLing new programs or uninstalling some, I get this error:
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    How can I fix this w/o reformatting. If you recall, my XP SP3 problem after many restore pts. So sys. restore is out of the question.
     
    McGrady, May 12, 2008
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  2. Gregory

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    Have you checked the system services to make sure that the Windows Installer Service isn't disabled?
     
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    its on manual, as it should be
     
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    The Windows Installer service is dependant on the RPC service... I assume that's not disabled either?
     
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    Nope, its on automatic.
     
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    Gregory, May 12, 2008
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