Windows Installer
Basics
A windows installer is the file that you need to run
in order to use its software on your computer.
Once you double click the installer, a box usually
opens up and you follow the on-screen guide to
install the program on your computer.
In most cases, the box will first ask you to close
all programs before starting the setup. It will then
bring up a licensing agreement for you to accept or
deny.
If you choose to accept it, you can continue on with
the installation of the software. The final step is
for you to choose the destination folder of where
you would like to install the program on your
computer.
Once complete, the installer window will confirm
that the software is ready to operate on your PC.
Not only is a windows installer used to for the
installation process, but also for uninstalling. If you
decide you no longer want the software on your PC, you
can remove it by simply using the "uninstall" option of
the windows installer found under the start menu > all
programs > "program name" -> uninstall "program name".
Windows Installer
Errors and Problems
The
Windows Installer is a tool used for fast, efficient, and
safe installation of programs on your Windows system. Even
now the Windows Installer is used for the majority of
Windows installations – including Microsoft’s own software.
Unfortunately, the engine does not always perform as it
should. You might run into errors like:
"The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed",
"Windows Installer Service couldn’t be started", or "Could
not start the Windows Installer service on Local Computer.
Error 5: Access is denied."
Check that the installation path length and environment
variables length are execute 255 characters .
Solutions to Repair Windows Installer?
In
this case you probably want the help of an experienced
support technician, and an automated tool to start sorting
out these issues for you in advance.
If you just want help with this particular issue, try
the most likely method of fixing it (we provide NO
guarantee that this will resolve your issue, or that it
will be safe on your particular setup.
We highly recommend downloading RegCure and/or getting
in contact with the support staff once you are a
registered user)
One thing you can try yourself first is to do a
reinstall, unregister Windows Installer, and then
reregister Windows Installer. To do this, follow these
steps:
1. On the "Start" menu, click "Run:.
2. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /unreg", and then
press ENTER.
3. On the "Start" menu, click "Run".
4. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /regserver", and
then press ENTER.
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