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    Windows installer service

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cloudbyday, Mar 3, 2010.

  1. cloudbyday

    cloudbyday Notebook Deity

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    I am trying to get Itunes installed on my friend's computer, and I keep getting an error saying that the Windows Installer Service wasn't found. I have tried everything I know to do and even tried to google it. Any additional help would be helpful.
     
    cloudbyday, Mar 3, 2010
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  2. Aram G

    Aram G Notebook Enthusiast

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    First thing I would look into is to make sure the windows installer service is not disabled. If it is anything that uses MSI will not work. Right click " my computer" then "manage"(left click), then left click "services" scroll down for "Windows Installer" service.

    Good luck.
     
    Aram G, Mar 3, 2010
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  3. cloudbyday

    cloudbyday Notebook Deity

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    already did this
     
    cloudbyday, Mar 3, 2010
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    You could reinstall the windows installer--google windows installer redistributable for your version of windows (which you should have included in your post if you want anything more than vague answers).
     
    gerryf19, Mar 3, 2010
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