I have to install Paint Shop Pro and got this same problem someone on here had a few months ago..the problem was: Every time i try to install certain programs i get the message The MSIEXEC.exe file is linked to missing export MSI.DLL:222. So I tried updating my windows installer, but when it restarts, before windows loads another message "windows can not upgrade the file %1 from %2" and it never gets upgraded. Can someone e-mail me with a solution to this problem?Am seriously pulling my hair out!Thanks! Arwen

Use your boot disk to boot into DOS. Then type the following and hit enter after each line: cd windows ren wininit.ini wininit.old Remove the floppy disk and hit ctrl alt del to reboot.

If that has not effect, try one of the following: 1. From Start > Run enter c:/windows/desktop/instmsia.exe /T:c:\msi\ /C (assuming you downloaded the installer files to the desktop) Or 2. From a dos prompt, enter the following 4 commands Cd\Windows\System ren Msi.dll msi.old ren Msiexec.exe msiexec.old ren Msihnd.dll msihnd.old And, do the Installer upgrade again.

i have been trying to install isa firewall client server but i get the message "this program has performed an illegal operation" msiexec.exe ... and setup process aborts. tell me what should i do

In a problem similar to farheen's on 3-12, with a twist. I was able to install ASF's GEM downloaded plugin but when I tried using it, I received the 'illegal operation' response. I uninstalled. Subsequent attempts to reinstall result in the setup process aborting as soon as the msiexec pop-up appears.

Ihave to install a video camera,and every time i try to install the cd i get the massage:the msiexec.exe file is linked to a missing export ms.dll;222.So i try updating my windows but it still does not work. Can someone e-mail me with a solution for this problem.Thanks Chris

I had the same problem: "MSIEXEC.EXE file is linked to missing export MSI.DLL:222" And when I tried to upgrade Windows Installer I got this error message during the boot sequence: "windows can not upgrade the file %1 from %2" I found out that the file, which can not be upgraded is in the System Restore. So I purged the System Restore and since then I was able to upgrade Windows Installer without any errors and subsequently install new programs flawlessly. To purge System Restore: 1. In Control Panel doubleclick "System" 2. Click Performance Tab 3. Click "File System" 4. Click "Troubleshooting" 5. Check "Disable System Restore" 6. Restart computer 7. Repeat steps 1 to 4 8. Uncheck "Disable System Restore" 9. Restart computer System Restore is now purged. NOTE: By doing this you will lose all saved Restore points! But unless you really need these restore points this should be no problem. Good Luck, Alois