For some reason my Installer Service for Windows XP home (I know, no surprises there, typical Microcrap ) is encountering an error and won't let me install or de-install programs. My comp's not in safe mode.

 

Is there anything I can do to fix it? Is there a file with settings? Or do I need to download something, in which case, where do I go to get what?

 

I'm actually quite desparate.

What's the error?

 

If it's not enough previledges, are you using an account with admin privaledges?

I am using the administrative account... the error says... "The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Wndows in Safe Mode, or if the Windows INstaller is not correctly installed."

I am using the administrative account... the error says... "The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Wndows in Safe Mode, or if the Windows INstaller is not correctly installed.[/i']"

AzurePhoenix, Try these sites

 

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315353

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q315346

http://www.installsite.org/pages/en/msifaq/error/1719.htm

http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q110722

http://www.anetforums.com/posts.aspx?ThreadIndex=9857