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Name: paulcre
Date: August 15, 2007 at 05:42:35 Pacific
OS: Window NT4 SP6
CPU/Ram: 163KB
Product: Compaq
Comment:

Hi

I get the following message whenever I try to install or uninstall any software...

The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance.

I have tried reinstalling the Windows Installer using instmsiw.exe but even that produces the same message.

Please help.

Thanks
Paul




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Response Number 1
Name: Walter Mitty
Date: August 15, 2007 at 13:21:39 Pacific
Reply:

Update M$ Windows Installer !!


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Response Number 2
Name: Jennifer SUMN
Date: August 16, 2007 at 19:19:46 Pacific
Reply:

There are several MSKB articles addressing this issue. Search there.

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