Can't install FDISR

I have run into a problem trying to install FD-ISR. Please see attached screenshots. Advice would be appreciated.I downloaded the last version 3.205 without the freeze function. I am trying to install this version, purchase and contact support, to see if I can then obtain the freeze function version before the product is discontinued on Dec 7th.

 

Thanks Pete,

I am running XP Pro Sp2, and always run as admin because I am the sole user of computer.

P.S. I just purchased the product. Hope I can get this little problem
sorted.

 

Have you tried fixing the windows installer - are you up to date with windows patches?

 

Does that mean re-install Xp ?

 

I assume you mean this utility - Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility - http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;290301

I just tried to run msicuu2.exe, but got the same result as the screenshots posted above. Patches are uptodate except for the most recent. See latest screenshots attached:

 

Yes, I found out about this link after first posting about the problem. I followed instructions, it seemed to go smoothly.

This is a new computer, originally installed 09/27/07. No problem that I can see. Very baffling.

 

I'm sure you have this, but if not:

Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable (v2)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C&displaylang=en

hth,

...screamer

 

Is this the same thing?......i.e. Software Distribution Service 3.0 installed in October.

 

I was wondering if separating My Documents to H: Drive could be the cause of my problem, i.e saved to C:, but goes to H:,also. See screenshot attached:

I got the idea from this thread- partition planning - best strategy - https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=189913

 

not sure what you mean by saved to C: but goes to H:

I have moved my docs from C: to F: just by changing the drive letter - nothing fancy and FD-ISR installs ok

 

Yeah . I don't know what I was on about either.

Must be clutching at straws.......

Any how I have downloaded enough copies of FD-ISR, see screenshot. Plus, I have a valid license paid for including support for 1yr. But not much use if I cannot install the darn thing. One day maybe.........

 

Tarnak,
This is the way I worked, when I re-installed my computer from scratch in September-October.

1. I did a complete backup of my system partition, which is my first harddisk.
2. Then I wiped my first harddisk.
3. Installed Windows and drivers and NO TWEAKING, do the tweaking when everything works.
4. Installed Applications and of course FDISR.

If I didn't have the time anymore, I did a backup of what I already did.
Then I restored my old system partition to continue my work or hobbies.

If I had time again, I did a backup of my old system and restored my new system and continued, and so on until I was ready to replace the old system with the new system.

A fresh install is always better, because all the mess of the past is gone.

If you have already problems with FDISR after a fresh install of Windows, then you have another problem.
FDISR is much more simple to install, than Windows.
I read you have WinXPproSP2, then FDISR should work.

If you don't have a reliable Image Backup software, I would work on that problem first. The very first software I bought was Image Backup software and an external harddisk.
Keep it also simple !!!

 

Erik Albert, thanks very much for your advice,but luckily I do not have to reformat. I will save your info for future reference.

I found this - How to resolve Common "Windows Installer" Problems - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175

Method 4


The Windows Installer service may disabled on the machine.

1. Go to "Start" -> "Run" , type "services.msc" and press on "Enter" button.

2. Double-click on the service named "Windows Installer".

3. Check the value in the "Startup type:" field. If it's currently set to "Disabled", then this is the

problem. Change it by selecting "Manual" from the drop-down box.

I did the above, it was already in manual mode, so I clicked > Restart,then immediately ran the installer,which was finally successful.

Now, I will have do a lot reading of Help file, plus in the forums to learn how best to set up for my particular system.

 

One more sreenshot, and last one,I promise ....LOL

Just happy that I got last Freeze version before it was killed off.

 

I'm getting blind. IMO none of your screenshots prove that you have the freeze function.

1. Open FDISR
2. Click on "Actions"
3. If you see these functions :
- Freeze
- Unfreeze
- Freeze Previous
then you have the freeze function, if not you have a crippled HDS version.

 

It was the first thing I checked.

P.S. It is late here, downunder,so am signing out.