Not able to install any software

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saurabh0310 Posts 2 Registration date Wednesday June 23, 2010 Status Member Last seen June 23, 2010 - Jun 23, 2010 at 02:24 AM
jack4rall Posts 6428 Registration date Sunday June 6, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen July 16, 2020 - Jun 23, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Hello,





I am not able to install any software as when ever i install any software it shows

"THE WINDOWS INSTALLER SERVICE COULD NOT BE ACCESSED. THIS CAN OCCUR IF YOU ARE RUNNING WINDOWS IN SAFE MODE, OR IF THE WINDOWS INSTALLER IS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED. CONTACT YOU SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR ASSISTANCE"

But, i am not running window in safe mode.. and even i am not able to install the windows installer.

can anyone help me..
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jack4rall Posts 6428 Registration date Sunday June 6, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen July 16, 2020
Jun 23, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Hi,

try this 1,

Click on start-->run-->type services.msc-->click on ok-->services window will be

opened--> at right side,scroll down for the windows installer---> double click on

the windows installer-->Windows Installer Properties window will be opened.

Set Startup type to " Automatic" from the dropdown men--->then click on start

button--> click on OK--->close the servies window--> Now try to install the

application.

if the problem still exits, click on this link

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2642495/the-windows-installer-service-could-not-be-accessed-error-when-you-try

follow the instructions.
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