Windows Installer

[Relemar]

right, I've uninstalled Windows Installer and installed the latest version, but it didnt install and i have no add/remove programs and cannot install.


I've tryed reinstalling in safe mode, rebooting about 9 times and I cannot install it :(


what can i do?

[ronjor]

Did you try this? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852

[NICK ADSL UK]

There is also a article here which when used with care may be of help. Please do try ronjor's advice first tho as that normally will work in most cases
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315346

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893803/

[Relemar]

Let's try, I thought NICK had deleted my topic. Let me try it ;)

[Relemar]

Ronjor, that doesn't work just tryed it. NICK the first link is totally the wrong thing, and the second one is what I've tryed installing, it says no errors but it doesn't install my Add/Remove programs..

[NICK ADSL UK]

You can try downloading and installing this Microsoft utility to see what program's it has listed as you may find that that your windows installer is in fact installed after all but may have a corrupted entry. If it should be listed then you will be able to uninstall correctly and then try installing once again

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

regards

[NICK ADSL UK]

-{ Quote: "Relemar
right, I've uninstalled Windows Installer " }-
May i ask how you uninstalled the original widows installer ? The reason being is that the update 3.1 installs over the top of it

[ronjor]

Also go to start, run and type in appwiz.cpl and see if the add/remove window comes up.

[Perman]

Hi, folks: Speaking of Window Installer 3.1, my friend has a problem w/ it since microsoft upgraded it from v.3.0. Some of the programs he tried to intall are getting error 2203. Still can not resolve the situation, can you help ?

[NICK ADSL UK]

-{ Quote: "Hi, folks: Speaking of Window Installer 3.1, my friend has a problem w/ it since Microsoft upgraded it from v.3.0. Some of the programs he tried to intall are getting error 2203. Still can not resolve the situation, can you help ?" }-
Hi Perman :)
Do make sure your friend has his account set as an administrator before he installs any software as some software will not install on a limited account

[Perman]

Hi, Nick: I will relay your remedy. Thanks.

[NICK ADSL UK]

Your welcome :)

[Relemar]

Well you haven't helped yet :(!

I installed the latest version and it said install successful but when i go to start then control panel my add/remove programs aint there and i cant install new software, ive tryed reinstalling several times with no look.

[Relemar]

by that i meant ive updated versions. i just downloaded the latest version and installed that, now i cant install or uninstall.

[NICK ADSL UK]

Well as your add/remove programs is missing from the control panel this may very well mean you will have to do a repair of the OS of which how best to do that can be found here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx
One last thing to try before repairing your OS. In the control panel in admin tools just click open services and make sure the windows instller in there is listed and if so make sure it is started and set at automatic

Regards

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Well you haven't helped yet :(!

I installed the latest version and it said install successful but when i go to start then control panel my add/remove programs aint there and i cant install new software, ive tryed reinstalling several times with no look." }-Have you tried the suggestion in post eight yet?

[Relemar]

i went to services.msc and looked for Windows installer and tryed starting it but it says the file is missing error

also, i have no CD the PC license is not cracked i have my license but not the CD.

i have two CD's called backup and another one restore. but 1 of them makes it go back to when it was from Tiny.

but i upgraded and stuff and it has no Tiny/warehouse components, so thats no good.

damn im doomed.

[ronjor]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175

[Relemar]

should I reinstall Windows XP SP2?

[ronjor]

You have several options. Pick the one you like. :)

[Relemar]

I was ifnected with a Trojan and NOD32 cleaned it, it took some DLL's and stuff needed by Windows XP to run properly, Windows Update doesn't work, or System restore or my WIndows Installer.

I want to reformat but I have no CD (and i aint buying) I have a license key working and valid.

What are the "options" again.

and thanks for your help.

[Relemar]

all i want is Windows XP installing from scratch and my Hard Drive. BUT I HAVE NO WINDOWS XP CD lol ;)

[ronjor]

Go here, follow instructions, and post a log first. This will allow you to see if your computer is completely clean.

http://bfccomputerhelp.com/index.php?showtopic=323

[Relemar]

i have no viruses, malware or spyware. my pc runs fast as anything, I just want my Windows XP to have all the functions and stuff working, but that's not the case.

I have NOD32 and CounterSpy with no problems about Malware. I'm good with malware!

I had a Trojan muck up my Windows and everything, if i go to run and type msconfig and it comes up with windows cannot locate this file, but i don't need that.

just want all the functions and stuff to work good. i need an ISO image of XP from somewhere

[GlobalForce]

What! No FDISR!? tsk, tsk ...

Take a read through this article below, potentially something there you can work with.
Make sure not to miss More articles about: Windows Installation

http://ask-leo.com/i_have_no_cd_how_do_i_get_at_windows_xp_setup.html


Steve

[Relemar]

Thanks, but that doesn't work. I've definitely been infected with Trojans and Viruses, my PC's screwed. I have nothing to so or can do. PC performs outstanding, but all the files and crap are corrupt. I guess I'm doomed.

Just please give me advise. Now my goal is to repair system files etc and get some stuff working.

[GlobalForce]

Try scannow. You'll have to modify your registry if there's any chance of recovering lost file's.
There's a possibility based on how your install was updated that it won't run.

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

Hold off on the above a moment. Load one of those cd's and exit any auto-start window's.
Open a shell, then enter these command's in succession.

cd /d (disk drive holding the cd: c:\ - e:\ - f:\ - etc)

dir /a /x >%systemdrive%\cd1.txt

Do the same with the other cd changing the name at the end of the second command above, cd2.txt. Find both file's on your drive letter root, append one to the other, then upload the one as an attachment (just like a screenshot, except you'll be uploading a text file instead).

If you know your way around a shell perhap's you can determine the location,
including full path, to the i386 folder.

Edit: Pickup from the top .... enter the following command's at a prompt.
Copy/paste result's from each, edit non-essential's, include with your reply.

reg query hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\setup /v sourcepath

reg query hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\setup /v servicepacksourcepath

reg query "hklm\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion" /v sourcepath

Worse come's to worse, you could alway's get online and grab stuff with Knoppix.
Is window's all on one partition? How much ram's onboard?


Steve

[Relemar]

I bought my PC with Win dows XP onboard fully installed, then I upgraded and the restore CD I got is useless I have nothing on my HDD it's new!


I'm doomed like I say.

[Relemar]

Rofl, I've made a new user account and everything is perfect!


Wth?

[NICK ADSL UK]

Well that's a relief! Am very glad you have now got your system back up and running. :)

[Relemar]

I'm totally messed up, I've made a new account, but I want to make another one. I can't access User Accounts or anything, I have no clue what to do! When I open USer accounts it just is blank.

[NICK ADSL UK]

Hi Relemar:)
I think it's time that you got some local help to get your problem sorted out maybe a local computer technician could go round your house and get it it to some sort of order for you.

Regards

[Relemar]

Well, now It's running fine. But just one problem, Windows Installer. Add/Remove
Programs doesn't seem to be installed but everything else seems to work fine.


So, thanks.

[NICK ADSL UK]

-{ Quote: "Well, now It's running fine. But just one problem, Windows Installer. Add/Remove
Programs doesn't seem to be installed but everything else seems to work fine.


So, thanks." }-
Your welcome :)

Regards

[Relemar]

Still I need my flippin Windows Installer and add remove programs back!

I try donwloading and install but no luck.

[GlobalForce]

Look, it's simple. We're here to help but there's been absolutely ZERO cooperation on your part. It's like a group of builder's (those trying to help) dealing with a supplier (you) who own's an empty stock yard .... there's nothing to work with! Beyond several ignored request's, what is it you think you'd like to hear or for any of us to ask you?

Steve

[GlobalForce]

"I'm having several problems with Windows XP Home Edition (SP2) if I re-install SP2, will this fix any problems?"

You can pick it up right here Relemar.

Was there a recovery partition installed on your hard drive (d:\ - e:\)?
What about the i386 folder, is there one on you current install?

Edit: This is how you re-install for your particular circumstance (http://www.howtohaven.com/system/createwindowssetupdisk.shtml). Use g-parted prior to resize the amount of disk space occupied by window's. Room enough for a new partition will result (may ask for your cd which is one reason the source location is modified inside the registry). Then simply run setup from from the existing install and point it toward's your new partition. This scenario allow's you to accomplish the re-install without having to create a bootable cd.

*Will work if your i386 folder is as described above.


Steve