Re: Windows Installer

From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 04/01/04 

Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 16:10:19 GMT

Alex;

Yea, I tried that myself. Don't worry, it probably didn't unregister
either.

Try to start the Windows Installer Service.
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | OK |
Scroll down to and double click: Windows Installer |
Is it started? | If not | Startup type: | Set to: Manual |
Apply | Click the Start button | Did it Start?
=========

Go here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top of the page.
Scroll down to:
94. Windows Installer Fix
=========

XP Pro? Restrictions?

Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | OK |

Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Administrative
Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\
Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows
Components\Windows Installer\
==========

Start | Run | Type: sfc /scannow |OK
Have your XP CD ready to stick in your CD drive

scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html 

-- 
Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:16c2f01c417ef$528ad7b0$a501280a@phx.gbl,
Alex <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>  hunted and pecked:
> I did run the cmd line option to /unregister the service,
> however, the service will not reregister using
> the /regserver option...
>
> What next???
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Alex;
>>
>> Maybe one of these will help with the Windows Installer problem.
>> --------------------------------
>> 94. Windows Installer Fix
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;290301
>>
>> OFF2000: Error Message "The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be
>> Accessed..." Running Setup
>> The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. Contact your
>> support personnel to verify that the windows Installer service is
>> properly registered.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=217521
>>
>> "Error 1719. The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed"
>> Error Message When You Try to Add or Remove a Program
>> Error 1719. The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. You
>> may be running in safe mode or Windows Installer may not be
>> correctly installed.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN- US%3BQ315346
>>
>> The Windows Installer service could not be accessed' on Windows XP?
>> When you attempt to install a program that uses Windows Installer,
>> such as Office XP, you receive:
>> ============================
>>
>> "The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. This can occur
>> if you are running in safe
>> mode or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. "
>> This error is probably the result of a damaged registration service.
>>
>> To resolve this issue:
>> 1. Open a CMD.EXE prompt.
>> 2. Type msiexec /unregister and press Enter.
>> 3. Type msiexec /regserver and press Enter.
>> that is it ..   As frustrating as it was it should be fixed now
>> =======================
>>
>> Error 1719, 'The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed'?
>>
>> When you run an MSI package, you receive:
>>
>> Error 1719. The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. You
>> may be running in Safe mode or Windows Installer may not be
>> correctly installed.
>>
>> To fix this problem:
>>
>> 1. Use the Registry Editor to navigate to:
>>
>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIS erver
>>
>> 2. Double-click the ImagePath Value Name, a REG_EXPAND_SZ data type,
>> and verify that the data string is %SystemRoot%\System32
>> \msiexec.exe /V, where %SystemRoot% is the location of your OS, like
>> C:\Winnt or C:\Windows.
>>
>> 3. Shutdown and restart in Safe mode by pressing F8 when the boot
>> menu displays.
>>
>> 4. After you log on, run msiexec /regserver.
>>
>> 5. Shutdown and restart normally.
>> ============================
>>
>> Maybe the Windows Installer service is disabled on the machine. From
>> the Start menu select Run and type "services.msc". Double- click on
>> the service named "Windows Installer". Check the value in
> the 'Startup type:' field. If
>> it's currently set to "Disabled", then this is the problem. Change
>> it by selecting "Manual" from the drop-down box.
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps.  Let us know.
>> Wes
>>
>> In news:11fbf01c4176f$b16b6270$a001280a@phx.gbl,
>> Alex <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>  hunted and
> pecked:
>>> Hope you can help  -
>>>
>>> It seems that Windows Installer is not operating
>>> correctly.  Anytime an executible is launced to install
>>> an app it hangs, no error messages - it just sits there
>>>
>>> Is there anyway to repair the Windows Installer in WinXP?
>>>
>>> It seems to me that the LanDesk application that was
>>> installed end of last year may have something to do with
>>> Windows XP's Installer issues...
>>>
>>> Please help
>>
>> .