Windows Vista Troubleshooting Windows Installer Service Access Issues During Downloads and Installations

[blah]

when i go to download/install something i get this message
"the windows installer service could not be accessed. this can occur if the windows installer is not correctly installed. contact your support personnel for assistance."

help!

 

[kemical]

Hi blah,

checkout this link as it may help with your problem....


How to Upgrade a Windows Installer | eHow.com

 

[blah]

thanks but it didnt work.

any other ideas or suggestions?

 

[kemical]

two other things to try are system restore or running the repair utility on the vista disk.