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Windows installer not working

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Name: geohoffman
Date: August 7, 2002 at 23:48:54 Pacific
Subject: Windows installer not working
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I am getting a message every time I try to install a program in XP professional (I have tried several programs and the same thing happens). The message says:

The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed.

How do I get this working again?


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Name: geohoffman
Date: August 8, 2002 at 00:05:58 Pacific
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Never mind. I found a registry hack on microsofts web site.


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