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Fix windows installer error

 December 25, 2008 One Comment

Do you experience windows installer errors on your PC ? Do you get the windows installer error messages that states (or anything similar): 

"The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed".
"Windows Installer Service could not be started".
"Could not start the Windows Installer service on Local Computer. Error 5: Access is denied".

Here is the solutiuon to fix the windows installer errors. Note that the error messages usually appears because of a failed installation of MSI Package or disabled Windows Installer service.

How to fix windows installer errors ?

To fix the windows installer error, simply unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister it. To do so, carry out the following steps: 
 

  • Click “Start” >> Run
  • Type msiexec /unreg in the Open box, and press ENTER

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  • Again click Start >> Run
  • Type msiexec /regserver in the Open box, and press ENTER

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    That is all !!! Does that resolve your windows installer error and solve your problem?

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    One Response to “Fix windows installer error”

    1. phlo said:

      That worked up very well. Thanks for posting this, it helps a lot.

      Cheers`

      # 30 June 2009 at 4:10 pm

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