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How do I repair Windows Installer?

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by ct-tim

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When trying to download/install certain software (e.g. upgrading from Adobe Reader 5.0 to 6.0) I get an error message saying there is a problem with Windows Installer, see your system administrator. Have seen similar messages that say Windows Installer has been corrupted when trying to install from a CD. Any suggestions on how to repair?

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by jennifer.gardner

This happens to me in W2K Pro all the time. MS Knowledge Base Article #315346 details the various ways to correct the problem (and it is a pain!).

by mhartmann

Okay - on W2K or WXP the following helped me with any problems on the WI:

Download the Windows Installer 2.0-MSI File and installed on the errornous system. Reboot. Than all your problems should be solved ;-)

Greets!

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