Windows Installer not Correctly Installed/MSIEXEC.EXE was missing...

[Jeff N.]

Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a warning that
Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not correctly installed.
I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I
tried just dragging on out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in.
I tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab
files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I
tried a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw here
previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't find it now.
I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail. Can find a
downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP. Just says contact
Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against reinstalling, but will if I
must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

Hi Jeff,

Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi

If this no joy, run this:

Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up with
the Windows Installer, and click Remove.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a warning that
> Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not correctly
installed.
> I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I
> tried just dragging on out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in.
> I tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab
> files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I
> tried a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
here
> previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't find it
now.
> I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail. Can find a
> downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP. Just says
contact
> Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against reinstalling, but will if I
> must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

Thanks Kelly, I have to take this machine down to test those out, but will
post back.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

Hi Jeff,

Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi

If this no joy, run this:

Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up with
the Windows Installer, and click Remove.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a warning that
> Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not correctly
installed.
> I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I
> tried just dragging on out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in.
> I tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab
> files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I
> tried a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
here
> previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't find it
now.
> I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail. Can find a
> downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP. Just says
contact
> Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against reinstalling, but will if I
> must. Thanks.
>
>

[Kelly]

Hi Jeff,

Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi

If this no joy, run this:

Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up with
the Windows Installer, and click Remove.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a warning that
> Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not correctly
installed.
> I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I
> tried just dragging on out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in.
> I tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab
> files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I
> tried a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
here
> previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't find it
now.
> I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail. Can find a
> downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP. Just says
contact
> Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against reinstalling, but will if I
> must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

Thanks Kelly, I have to take this machine down to test those out, but will
post back.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Thanks Kelly, I have to take this machine down to test those out, but will
post back.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Thanks Kelly, I have to take this machine down to test those out, but will
post back.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Thanks Kelly, I have to take this machine down to test those out, but will
post back.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Thanks Kelly, I have to take this machine down to test those out, but will
post back.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi which
returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be accessed
or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then
there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try
and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.

I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with no
luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
drive.

There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
which one.

I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed, but
running out of time and patience.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>
> If this no joy, run this:
>
> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
>> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
>> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
>> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

Hi Jeff,

Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:

Start/Run: services.msc
Double click Windows Installer
Startup Type: Automatic
--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi
which
> returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be
accessed
> or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
> runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed
then
> there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
> User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
> Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can
try
> and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
>
> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with
no
> luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
> couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
> drive.
>
> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
> and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
> which one.
>
> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed,
but
> running out of time and patience.
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> > Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >
> > If this no joy, run this:
> >
> > Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> > with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
> >> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
> >> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
> >> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
> >> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
> >> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
> >> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
> >> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
> >> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
> >> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
> >> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
> >> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
> >> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
> >> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>

[Kelly]

Hi Jeff,

Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:

Start/Run: services.msc
Double click Windows Installer
Startup Type: Automatic
--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an .msi
which
> returns the same error that Windows Installer service could not be
accessed
> or not installed properly. If I try and run it again, msiexec.exe process
> runs out of control pushing VM past 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed
then
> there were 2 msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
> User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to
> Install, there is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can
try
> and associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
>
> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD with
no
> luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed the path in a
> couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to look on the hard
> drive.
>
> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours searching
> and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an update if I knew
> which one.
>
> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be fixed,
but
> running out of time and patience.
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> > Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >
> > If this no joy, run this:
> >
> > Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> > with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
> >> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
> >> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe in
> >> the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of the
> >> $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
> >> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
> >> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
> >> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
> >> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
> >> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but can't
> >> find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no avail.
> >> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
> >> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
> >> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine kept
getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would trigger the
runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to in place reinstall
this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it complained about while
launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if the Windows® Installer
functions properly yet. There has just got to be an easier way to reinstall
that on XP. Thanks.

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
>
> Start/Run: services.msc
> Double click Windows Installer
> Startup Type: Automatic
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
>> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
>> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and run
>> it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM past
>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
>> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
>> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there is
>> currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
>> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
>>
>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD
>> with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed
>> the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to
>> look on the hard drive.
>>
>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
>> update if I knew which one.
>>
>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
>> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
>>
>> Kelly wrote:
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>
>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>>>
>>> If this no joy, run this:
>>>
>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
>>> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
>>>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe
>>>> in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of
>>>> the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
>>>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
>>>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
>>>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I
>>>> tried
>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>>>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but
>>>> can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no
>>>> avail.
>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
>>>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
>>>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine kept
> getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would trigger the
> runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to in place reinstall
> this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it complained about while
> launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if the Windows® Installer
> functions properly yet. There has just got to be an easier way to
reinstall
> that on XP. Thanks.
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> > Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
> >
> > Start/Run: services.msc
> > Double click Windows Installer
> > Startup Type: Automatic
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
> >> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
> >> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and run
> >> it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM past
> >> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
> >> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
> >> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there is
> >> currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
> >> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
> >>
> >> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without CD
> >> with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then changed
> >> the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think it tries to
> >> look on the hard drive.
> >>
> >> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
> >> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
> >> update if I knew which one.
> >>
> >> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
> >> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
> >>
> >> Kelly wrote:
> >>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>
> >>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >>>
> >>> If this no joy, run this:
> >>>
> >>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> >>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>
> >>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops up
> >>> with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
> >>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was not
> >>>> correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the msiexec.exe
> >>>> in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on out of one of
> >>>> the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to msiexec.exe
> >>>> /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no avail. Tried to
> >>>> expand one to no avail for it only wants to expand .cab files if I
> >>>> browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I
> >>>> tried
> >>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
> >>>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but
> >>>> can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no
> >>>> avail.
> >>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but XP.
> >>>> Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set against
> >>>> reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to install
fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is reappearing when launching
various apps. I thought I previously applied a tweak for that from your
site, so applied it again and we'll see. Not sure if that Msi cleanup
utility will help with that or not? It did help me remove some McAfee
entries. Explorer still likes to crash at random times whining of ntdll.dll
while machine is barely stressed if any. I will have to look into that as
well. Just thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy
computing... :)

Kelly wrote:
> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine
>> kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would
>> trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to in
>> place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
>> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if
>> the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has just got
>> to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
>>
>> Kelly wrote:
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>
>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
>>>
>>> Start/Run: services.msc
>>> Double click Windows Installer
>>> Startup Type: Automatic
>>>
>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
>>>> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
>>>> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and run
>>>> it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM past
>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
>>>> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
>>>> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there is
>>>> currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
>>>> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
>>>>
>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without
>>>> CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then
>>>> changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think
>>>> it tries to look on the hard drive.
>>>>
>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
>>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
>>>> update if I knew which one.
>>>>
>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
>>>> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
>>>>
>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>
>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>>>>>
>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
>>>>>
>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>
>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops
>>>>> up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was
>>>>>> not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
>>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on
>>>>>> out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to
>>>>>> msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
>>>>>> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to
>>>>>> expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home
>>>>>> with no install CD's. I tried
>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
>>>>>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but
>>>>>> can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no
>>>>>> avail.
>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but
>>>>>> XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set
>>>>>> against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure to modify
the folder number as it points to 10.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to install
> fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is reappearing when
launching
> various apps. I thought I previously applied a tweak for that from your
> site, so applied it again and we'll see. Not sure if that Msi cleanup
> utility will help with that or not? It did help me remove some McAfee
> entries. Explorer still likes to crash at random times whining of
ntdll.dll
> while machine is barely stressed if any. I will have to look into that as
> well. Just thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy
> computing... :)
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
> >
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine
> >> kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would
> >> trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to in
> >> place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
> >> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if
> >> the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has just got
> >> to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
> >>
> >> Kelly wrote:
> >>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>
> >>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
> >>>
> >>> Start/Run: services.msc
> >>> Double click Windows Installer
> >>> Startup Type: Automatic
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
> >>>> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
> >>>> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and run
> >>>> it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM past
> >>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
> >>>> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
> >>>> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there is
> >>>> currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
> >>>> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
> >>>>
> >>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without
> >>>> CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then
> >>>> changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think
> >>>> it tries to look on the hard drive.
> >>>>
> >>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
> >>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
> >>>> update if I knew which one.
> >>>>
> >>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
> >>>> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
> >>>>
> >>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >>>>>
> >>>>> If this no joy, run this:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> >>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which pops
> >>>>> up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>> ...
> >>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
> >>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was
> >>>>>> not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
> >>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on
> >>>>>> out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to
> >>>>>> msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
> >>>>>> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to
> >>>>>> expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home
> >>>>>> with no install CD's. I tried
> >>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I saw
> >>>>>> here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder, but
> >>>>>> can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's page to no
> >>>>>> avail.
> >>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but
> >>>>>> XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set
> >>>>>> against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

Ok thanks, I didn't bother to look at those. I see one points to 9.0 and
the other 10.0. I'll have to get back on her system to see what it's
suppose to point to as I am not familiar with Office at all.

Kelly wrote:
> Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure to
> modify the folder number as it points to 10.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
>> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is reappearing
>> when launching various apps. I thought I previously applied a tweak
>> for that from your site, so applied it again and we'll see. Not
>> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It did
>> help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to crash
>> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
>> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
>> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy computing...
>> :)
>>
>> Kelly wrote:
>>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine
>>>> kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would
>>>> trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to
>>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
>>>> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if
>>>> the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has just got
>>>> to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>
>>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
>>>>>
>>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
>>>>> Double click Windows Installer
>>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
>>>>>> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
>>>>>> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and
>>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM
>>>>>> past
>>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
>>>>>> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
>>>>>> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there
>>>>>> is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
>>>>>> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without
>>>>>> CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then
>>>>>> changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think
>>>>>> it tries to look on the hard drive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
>>>>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
>>>>>> update if I knew which one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
>>>>>> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
>>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>>>>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was
>>>>>>>> not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on
>>>>>>>> out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to
>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
>>>>>>>> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to
>>>>>>>> expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home
>>>>>>>> with no install CD's. I tried
>>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I
>>>>>>>> saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder,
>>>>>>>> but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's
>>>>>>>> page to no avail.
>>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but
>>>>>>>> XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set
>>>>>>>> against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

No problem and good luck! :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Ok thanks, I didn't bother to look at those. I see one points to 9.0 and
> the other 10.0. I'll have to get back on her system to see what it's
> suppose to point to as I am not familiar with Office at all.
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure to
> > modify the folder number as it points to 10.
> >
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
> >> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is reappearing
> >> when launching various apps. I thought I previously applied a tweak
> >> for that from your site, so applied it again and we'll see. Not
> >> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It did
> >> help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to crash
> >> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
> >> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
> >> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy computing...
> >> :)
> >>
> >> Kelly wrote:
> >>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine
> >>>> kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would
> >>>> trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to
> >>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
> >>>> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if
> >>>> the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has just got
> >>>> to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
> >>>>
> >>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
> >>>>> Double click Windows Installer
> >>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>> ...
> >>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
> >>>>>> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
> >>>>>> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and
> >>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM
> >>>>>> past
> >>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
> >>>>>> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
> >>>>>> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there
> >>>>>> is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
> >>>>>> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without
> >>>>>> CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then
> >>>>>> changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think
> >>>>>> it tries to look on the hard drive.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
> >>>>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
> >>>>>> update if I knew which one.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
> >>>>>> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> >>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
> >>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>>>> ...
> >>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
> >>>>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was
> >>>>>>>> not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
> >>>>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on
> >>>>>>>> out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to
> >>>>>>>> msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
> >>>>>>>> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to
> >>>>>>>> expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home
> >>>>>>>> with no install CD's. I tried
> >>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I
> >>>>>>>> saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder,
> >>>>>>>> but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's
> >>>>>>>> page to no avail.
> >>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but
> >>>>>>>> XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set
> >>>>>>>> against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

Hi Kelly, I thought I might be able to make some sense out of that, but I
don't. What folder should it point to? I know the request is looking for
data1.msi, but I don't see that anywhere and the nifty microsoft search
won't find it either. I click search and sa.windows.com wants access to the
net and then follows the request for Office 2000 CD. Her ex husband took
the CD's with him, but I can probably get them if that will shut the thing
up permanently. I did try search from another user profile and it didn't
occur. I will test the others out. I created a hidden profile for myself
since they are always breaking the machine, but if it only occours on mine,
I won't worry 'bout it. Thanks for you help Kelly.

Kelly wrote:
> Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure to
> modify the folder number as it points to 10.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
>> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is reappearing
>> when launching various apps. I thought I previously applied a tweak
>> for that from your site, so applied it again and we'll see. Not
>> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It did
>> help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to crash
>> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
>> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
>> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy computing...
>> :)
>>
>> Kelly wrote:
>>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine
>>>> kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would
>>>> trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to
>>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
>>>> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if
>>>> the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has just got
>>>> to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>
>>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
>>>>>
>>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
>>>>> Double click Windows Installer
>>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
>>>>>> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
>>>>>> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and
>>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM
>>>>>> past
>>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
>>>>>> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
>>>>>> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there
>>>>>> is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
>>>>>> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without
>>>>>> CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then
>>>>>> changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think
>>>>>> it tries to look on the hard drive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
>>>>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
>>>>>> update if I knew which one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
>>>>>> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
>>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>>>>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was
>>>>>>>> not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on
>>>>>>>> out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to
>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
>>>>>>>> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to
>>>>>>>> expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home
>>>>>>>> with no install CD's. I tried
>>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I
>>>>>>>> saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder,
>>>>>>>> but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's
>>>>>>>> page to no avail.
>>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but
>>>>>>>> XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set
>>>>>>>> against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

Hi Jeff,

Change Folder 10 to 9. As for Search, use the Classic to prevent online
access and run the edit on line 286 (right hand side) to fix the other issue
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Hi Kelly, I thought I might be able to make some sense out of that, but I
> don't. What folder should it point to? I know the request is looking for
> data1.msi, but I don't see that anywhere and the nifty microsoft search
> won't find it either. I click search and sa.windows.com wants access to
the
> net and then follows the request for Office 2000 CD. Her ex husband took
> the CD's with him, but I can probably get them if that will shut the thing
> up permanently. I did try search from another user profile and it didn't
> occur. I will test the others out. I created a hidden profile for myself
> since they are always breaking the machine, but if it only occours on
mine,
> I won't worry 'bout it. Thanks for you help Kelly.
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure to
> > modify the folder number as it points to 10.
> >
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
> >> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is reappearing
> >> when launching various apps. I thought I previously applied a tweak
> >> for that from your site, so applied it again and we'll see. Not
> >> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It did
> >> help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to crash
> >> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
> >> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
> >> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy computing...
> >> :)
> >>
> >> Kelly wrote:
> >>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The machine
> >>>> kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching Search would
> >>>> trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally figured out how to
> >>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
> >>>> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see if
> >>>> the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has just got
> >>>> to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
> >>>>
> >>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
> >>>>> Double click Windows Installer
> >>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>> ...
> >>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of an
> >>>>>> .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer service
> >>>>>> could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I try and
> >>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing VM
> >>>>>> past
> >>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2 msiexec.exe
> >>>>>> processes running. One for System and one for User. Not sure if
> >>>>>> that's normal. If I right click the .msi file to Install, there
> >>>>>> is currently nothing associated with it. I suppose I can try and
> >>>>>> associate it with Windows Installer if it's even in the list.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run without
> >>>>>> CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to root then
> >>>>>> changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I don't even think
> >>>>>> it tries to look on the hard drive.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
> >>>>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall an
> >>>>>> update if I knew which one.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can be
> >>>>>> fixed, but running out of time and patience.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> >>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
> >>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>>>> ...
> >>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
> >>>>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it was
> >>>>>>>> not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
> >>>>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging on
> >>>>>>>> out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I tried to
> >>>>>>>> msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe /regserver to no
> >>>>>>>> avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for it only wants to
> >>>>>>>> expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's on OEM of XP Home
> >>>>>>>> with no install CD's. I tried
> >>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I
> >>>>>>>> saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386 folder,
> >>>>>>>> but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on kelly's
> >>>>>>>> page to no avail.
> >>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS but
> >>>>>>>> XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead set
> >>>>>>>> against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

Thanks for the info Kelly! What has been driving me crazy is how to find
out what your fixies are suppose to do. Where is the info on what the reg
fixes do.?

Kelly wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Change Folder 10 to 9. As for Search, use the Classic to prevent
> online access and run the edit on line 286 (right hand side) to fix
> the other issue http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi Kelly, I thought I might be able to make some sense out of that,
>> but I don't. What folder should it point to? I know the request is
>> looking for data1.msi, but I don't see that anywhere and the nifty
>> microsoft search won't find it either. I click search and
>> sa.windows.com wants access to the net and then follows the request
>> for Office 2000 CD. Her ex husband took the CD's with him, but I
>> can probably get them if that will shut the thing up permanently. I
>> did try search from another user profile and it didn't occur. I
>> will test the others out. I created a hidden profile for myself
>> since they are always breaking the machine, but if it only occours
>> on mine, I won't worry 'bout it. Thanks for you help Kelly.
>>
>> Kelly wrote:
>>> Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure
>>> to modify the folder number as it points to 10.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
>>>> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is
>>>> reappearing when launching various apps. I thought I previously
>>>> applied a tweak for that from your site, so applied it again and
>>>> we'll see. Not
>>>> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It
>>>> did help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to
>>>> crash
>>>> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
>>>> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
>>>> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy
>>>> computing... :)
>>>>
>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The
>>>>>> machine kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching
>>>>>> Search would trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally
>>>>>> figured out how to
>>>>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
>>>>>> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see
>>>>>> if the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has
>>>>>> just got to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
>>>>>>> Double click Windows Installer
>>>>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of
>>>>>>>> an .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer
>>>>>>>> service could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I
>>>>>>>> try and
>>>>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing
>>>>>>>> VM past
>>>>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2
>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
>>>>>>>> User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi
>>>>>>>> file to Install, there is currently nothing associated with
>>>>>>>> it. I suppose I can try and associate it with Windows
>>>>>>>> Installer if it's even in the list.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run
>>>>>>>> without CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to
>>>>>>>> root then changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I
>>>>>>>> don't even think it tries to look on the hard drive.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
>>>>>>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall
>>>>>>>> an update if I knew which one.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can
>>>>>>>> be fixed, but running out of time and patience.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
>>>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
>>>>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
>>>>>>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it
>>>>>>>>>> was not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
>>>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging
>>>>>>>>>> on out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I
>>>>>>>>>> tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe
>>>>>>>>>> /regserver to no avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for
>>>>>>>>>> it only wants to expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's
>>>>>>>>>> on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>>>>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I
>>>>>>>>>> saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386
>>>>>>>>>> folder, but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on
>>>>>>>>>> kelly's
>>>>>>>>>> page to no avail.
>>>>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS
>>>>>>>>>> but XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead
>>>>>>>>>> set against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

They do what they say they do. :o) Each can be read in Notepad. The one
mentioned earlier on, replaces a missing value. The second one, changes
Search to Classic, the third - stems from the Assistant not being installed
during the initial load of Office.

Without you knowing more about the registry, there really isn't much I can
add without confusing you more. I try to keep the titles short, sweet and
simple.

Hope this helps.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for the info Kelly! What has been driving me crazy is how to find
> out what your fixies are suppose to do. Where is the info on what the reg
> fixes do.?
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> > Change Folder 10 to 9. As for Search, use the Classic to prevent
> > online access and run the edit on line 286 (right hand side) to fix
> > the other issue http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi Kelly, I thought I might be able to make some sense out of that,
> >> but I don't. What folder should it point to? I know the request is
> >> looking for data1.msi, but I don't see that anywhere and the nifty
> >> microsoft search won't find it either. I click search and
> >> sa.windows.com wants access to the net and then follows the request
> >> for Office 2000 CD. Her ex husband took the CD's with him, but I
> >> can probably get them if that will shut the thing up permanently. I
> >> did try search from another user profile and it didn't occur. I
> >> will test the others out. I created a hidden profile for myself
> >> since they are always breaking the machine, but if it only occours
> >> on mine, I won't worry 'bout it. Thanks for you help Kelly.
> >>
> >> Kelly wrote:
> >>> Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure
> >>> to modify the folder number as it points to 10.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
> >>>> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is
> >>>> reappearing when launching various apps. I thought I previously
> >>>> applied a tweak for that from your site, so applied it again and
> >>>> we'll see. Not
> >>>> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It
> >>>> did help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to
> >>>> crash
> >>>> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
> >>>> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
> >>>> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy
> >>>> computing... :)
> >>>>
> >>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>> ...
> >>>>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The
> >>>>>> machine kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching
> >>>>>> Search would trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally
> >>>>>> figured out how to
> >>>>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files it
> >>>>>> complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet to see
> >>>>>> if the Windows® Installer functions properly yet. There has
> >>>>>> just got to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
> >>>>>>> Double click Windows Installer
> >>>>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>>>> ...
> >>>>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of
> >>>>>>>> an .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer
> >>>>>>>> service could not be accessed or not installed properly. If I
> >>>>>>>> try and
> >>>>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing
> >>>>>>>> VM past
> >>>>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2
> >>>>>>>> msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
> >>>>>>>> User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi
> >>>>>>>> file to Install, there is currently nothing associated with
> >>>>>>>> it. I suppose I can try and associate it with Windows
> >>>>>>>> Installer if it's even in the list.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run
> >>>>>>>> without CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to
> >>>>>>>> root then changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I
> >>>>>>>> don't even think it tries to look on the hard drive.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent hours
> >>>>>>>> searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe reinstall
> >>>>>>>> an update if I knew which one.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems can
> >>>>>>>> be fixed, but running out of time and patience.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> >>>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
> >>>>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>>>>>> ...
> >>>>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results in a
> >>>>>>>>>> warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed for it
> >>>>>>>>>> was not correctly installed. I looked and didn't even see the
> >>>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I tried just dragging
> >>>>>>>>>> on out of one of the $NTUninstall$ folder I saw it in. I
> >>>>>>>>>> tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe
> >>>>>>>>>> /regserver to no avail. Tried to expand one to no avail for
> >>>>>>>>>> it only wants to expand .cab files if I browse to it. It's
> >>>>>>>>>> on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
> >>>>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought I
> >>>>>>>>>> saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386
> >>>>>>>>>> folder, but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on
> >>>>>>>>>> kelly's
> >>>>>>>>>> page to no avail.
> >>>>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS
> >>>>>>>>>> but XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead
> >>>>>>>>>> set against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>

[Jeff N.]

I examined them in notepad and you made note that one was pointing to 10.0.
What else could it point to?

Kelly wrote:
> They do what they say they do. :o) Each can be read in Notepad.
> The one mentioned earlier on, replaces a missing value. The second
> one, changes Search to Classic, the third - stems from the Assistant
> not being installed during the initial load of Office.
>
> Without you knowing more about the registry, there really isn't much
> I can add without confusing you more. I try to keep the titles short,
> sweet and simple.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Thanks for the info Kelly! What has been driving me crazy is how to
>> find out what your fixies are suppose to do. Where is the info on
>> what the reg fixes do.?
>>
>> Kelly wrote:
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>
>>> Change Folder 10 to 9. As for Search, use the Classic to prevent
>>> online access and run the edit on line 286 (right hand side) to fix
>>> the other issue http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Hi Kelly, I thought I might be able to make some sense out of that,
>>>> but I don't. What folder should it point to? I know the request
>>>> is looking for data1.msi, but I don't see that anywhere and the
>>>> nifty microsoft search won't find it either. I click search and
>>>> sa.windows.com wants access to the net and then follows the request
>>>> for Office 2000 CD. Her ex husband took the CD's with him, but I
>>>> can probably get them if that will shut the thing up permanently.
>>>> I did try search from another user profile and it didn't occur. I
>>>> will test the others out. I created a hidden profile for myself
>>>> since they are always breaking the machine, but if it only occours
>>>> on mine, I won't worry 'bout it. Thanks for you help Kelly.
>>>>
>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>> Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure
>>>>> to modify the folder number as it points to 10.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
>>>>>> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is
>>>>>> reappearing when launching various apps. I thought I previously
>>>>>> applied a tweak for that from your site, so applied it again and
>>>>>> we'll see. Not
>>>>>> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It
>>>>>> did help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to
>>>>>> crash
>>>>>> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
>>>>>> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
>>>>>> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy
>>>>>> computing... :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>>>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The
>>>>>>>> machine kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching
>>>>>>>> Search would trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally
>>>>>>>> figured out how to
>>>>>>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files
>>>>>>>> it complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet
>>>>>>>> to see if the Windows® Installer functions properly yet.
>>>>>>>> There has
>>>>>>>> just got to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
>>>>>>>>> Double click Windows Installer
>>>>>>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of
>>>>>>>>>> an .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer
>>>>>>>>>> service could not be accessed or not installed properly. If
>>>>>>>>>> I try and
>>>>>>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing
>>>>>>>>>> VM past
>>>>>>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2
>>>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
>>>>>>>>>> User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi
>>>>>>>>>> file to Install, there is currently nothing associated with
>>>>>>>>>> it. I suppose I can try and associate it with Windows
>>>>>>>>>> Installer if it's even in the list.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run
>>>>>>>>>> without CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to
>>>>>>>>>> root then changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I
>>>>>>>>>> don't even think it tries to look on the hard drive.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent
>>>>>>>>>> hours searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe
>>>>>>>>>> reinstall an update if I knew which one.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems
>>>>>>>>>> can be fixed, but running out of time and patience.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
>>>>>>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in
>>>>>>>>>>> message ...
>>>>>>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results
>>>>>>>>>>>> in a warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed
>>>>>>>>>>>> for it was not correctly installed. I looked and didn't
>>>>>>>>>>>> even see the msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I
>>>>>>>>>>>> tried just dragging on out of one of the $NTUninstall$
>>>>>>>>>>>> folder I saw it in. I
>>>>>>>>>>>> tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe
>>>>>>>>>>>> /regserver to no avail. Tried to expand one to no avail
>>>>>>>>>>>> for it only wants to expand .cab files if I browse to it.
>>>>>>>>>>>> It's
>>>>>>>>>>>> on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
>>>>>>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought
>>>>>>>>>>>> I saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386
>>>>>>>>>>>> folder, but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on
>>>>>>>>>>>> kelly's
>>>>>>>>>>>> page to no avail.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS
>>>>>>>>>>>> but XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead
>>>>>>>>>>>> set against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.

[Kelly]

9 for W2K.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


"Jeff N." > wrote in message
...
> I examined them in notepad and you made note that one was pointing to
10.0.
> What else could it point to?
>
> Kelly wrote:
> > They do what they say they do. :o) Each can be read in Notepad.
> > The one mentioned earlier on, replaces a missing value. The second
> > one, changes Search to Classic, the third - stems from the Assistant
> > not being installed during the initial load of Office.
> >
> > Without you knowing more about the registry, there really isn't much
> > I can add without confusing you more. I try to keep the titles short,
> > sweet and simple.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> >
> > "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Thanks for the info Kelly! What has been driving me crazy is how to
> >> find out what your fixies are suppose to do. Where is the info on
> >> what the reg fixes do.?
> >>
> >> Kelly wrote:
> >>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>
> >>> Change Folder 10 to 9. As for Search, use the Classic to prevent
> >>> online access and run the edit on line 286 (right hand side) to fix
> >>> the other issue http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> Hi Kelly, I thought I might be able to make some sense out of that,
> >>>> but I don't. What folder should it point to? I know the request
> >>>> is looking for data1.msi, but I don't see that anywhere and the
> >>>> nifty microsoft search won't find it either. I click search and
> >>>> sa.windows.com wants access to the net and then follows the request
> >>>> for Office 2000 CD. Her ex husband took the CD's with him, but I
> >>>> can probably get them if that will shut the thing up permanently.
> >>>> I did try search from another user profile and it didn't occur. I
> >>>> will test the others out. I created a hidden profile for myself
> >>>> since they are always breaking the machine, but if it only occours
> >>>> on mine, I won't worry 'bout it. Thanks for you help Kelly.
> >>>>
> >>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>> Thanks, Jeff. Yes, I do have a workaround for that, but make sure
> >>>>> to modify the folder number as it points to 10.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>> ...
> >>>>>> It's been a real pill of a machine that's for sure. It seems to
> >>>>>> install fine now. However the Office 2000 CD2 prompt is
> >>>>>> reappearing when launching various apps. I thought I previously
> >>>>>> applied a tweak for that from your site, so applied it again and
> >>>>>> we'll see. Not
> >>>>>> sure if that Msi cleanup utility will help with that or not? It
> >>>>>> did help me remove some McAfee entries. Explorer still likes to
> >>>>>> crash
> >>>>>> at random times whining of ntdll.dll while machine is barely
> >>>>>> stressed if any. I will have to look into that as well. Just
> >>>>>> thought I'd fill you in as you might be curious. Happy
> >>>>>> computing... :)
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>>>> Thanks for the update, Jeff and good luck with it all.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>>>> ...
> >>>>>>>> Hi Kelly, I tried that previously with no luck either. The
> >>>>>>>> machine kept getting goofier by the minute like now launching
> >>>>>>>> Search would trigger the runaway msiexec.exe. So I finally
> >>>>>>>> figured out how to
> >>>>>>>> in place reinstall this OEM machine by tossing in a few files
> >>>>>>>> it complained about while launching winnt32.exe. I have yet
> >>>>>>>> to see if the Windows® Installer functions properly yet.
> >>>>>>>> There has
> >>>>>>>> just got to be an easier way to reinstall that on XP. Thanks.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Check to see that the Service is set to Automatic:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Start/Run: services.msc
> >>>>>>>>> Double click Windows Installer
> >>>>>>>>> Startup Type: Automatic
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in message
> >>>>>>>>> ...
> >>>>>>>>>> Hi Kelly, No luck on either. The Cleanup Utility consists of
> >>>>>>>>>> an .msi which returns the same error that Windows Installer
> >>>>>>>>>> service could not be accessed or not installed properly. If
> >>>>>>>>>> I try and
> >>>>>>>>>> run it again, msiexec.exe process runs out of control pushing
> >>>>>>>>>> VM past
> >>>>>>>>>> 1.2 gigs til I kill it. I noticed then there were 2
> >>>>>>>>>> msiexec.exe processes running. One for System and one for
> >>>>>>>>>> User. Not sure if that's normal. If I right click the .msi
> >>>>>>>>>> file to Install, there is currently nothing associated with
> >>>>>>>>>> it. I suppose I can try and associate it with Windows
> >>>>>>>>>> Installer if it's even in the list.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I also spent quite a bit of time trying to get sfc to run
> >>>>>>>>>> without CD with no luck. Copied the i386 from my Pro CD to
> >>>>>>>>>> root then changed the path in a couple reg entries, but I
> >>>>>>>>>> don't even think it tries to look on the hard drive.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> There has got to be a way to resolve this, but I've spent
> >>>>>>>>>> hours searching and coming up dry or nothing works. Maybe
> >>>>>>>>>> reinstall an update if I knew which one.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I am avidly against reinstalling for I think most problems
> >>>>>>>>>> can be fixed, but running out of time and patience.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Kelly wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi Jeff,
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Also try: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 msi
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> If this no joy, run this:
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Windows Installer Logging or Cleanup Utility (Line 84)
> >>>>>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Run Windows Installer Clean Up, select the application which
> >>>>>>>>>>> pops up with the Windows Installer, and click Remove.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> "Jeff N." > wrote in
> >>>>>>>>>>> message ...
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Trying to install programs on an XP home machine results
> >>>>>>>>>>>> in a warning that Windows Installer could not be accessed
> >>>>>>>>>>>> for it was not correctly installed. I looked and didn't
> >>>>>>>>>>>> even see the msiexec.exe in the system32 folder, so I
> >>>>>>>>>>>> tried just dragging on out of one of the $NTUninstall$
> >>>>>>>>>>>> folder I saw it in. I
> >>>>>>>>>>>> tried to msiexec.exe /unregserver and then msiexec.exe
> >>>>>>>>>>>> /regserver to no avail. Tried to expand one to no avail
> >>>>>>>>>>>> for it only wants to expand .cab files if I browse to it.
> >>>>>>>>>>>> It's
> >>>>>>>>>>>> on OEM of XP Home with no install CD's. I tried
> >>>>>>>>>>>> a sfc /scannow but it wants the XP Home SP1 CD. I thought
> >>>>>>>>>>>> I saw here previously about redirecting that to the i386
> >>>>>>>>>>>> folder, but can't find it now. I also tried the reg fix on
> >>>>>>>>>>>> kelly's
> >>>>>>>>>>>> page to no avail.
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Can find a downloadable file to reinstall this for every OS
> >>>>>>>>>>>> but XP. Just says contact Microsoft...blah blah. I'm dead
> >>>>>>>>>>>> set against reinstalling, but will if I must. Thanks.
>
>