How can I install the windows installer 5.0?

Anonymous
2010-10-13T23:30:38+00:00

Original Title: I have Microsoft Windows 7 though the windows installer is not working correctly. How can I install the windows installer 5.0 or ensure it is working?

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Anonymous
2010-10-14T13:48:00+00:00

Hi mrclean85,

  1. What is the issue with Windows Installer?
  2. Do you have any issues installing any program?
  3. Do you get any error message related to Windows Installer?

We cannot install Windows Installer 5.0 as it is the default version in Windows 7. If you can provide us more details about the issue, then we can assist you better.

If Windows Installer is malfunctioning, then try to Unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister Windows Installer. To do this, follow these steps:

a. Click Start, type cmd, right click cmd and click run as administrator.

b. On the command prompt, type "msiexec /unreg" and then press ENTER.

c. On the command prompt, type "msiexec /regserver" and then press ENTER.

d. Check the difference.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-02-21T23:45:58+00:00

    Unfortunately that isn't an option for me. My stuff came preloaded on my laptop so I dont have a disc and I can't afford to buy a new one. At this rate I'm going to have to scrap the computer. I cant upload anything and now the computer is no good to me. The way everything updates I can't use things I need for school now. I hate windows

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-02-21T21:39:48+00:00

    I took up this problem with a Microsoft Tech and he had to reinstall Windows 7 which he upgraded me to Windows 7 Ultimate. That is the only way to get it to work.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-02-21T18:13:58+00:00

    Did anyone every find a solution that worked?

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-11-16T20:50:44+00:00

    Hello Paul Seaton-Smith,

     

     Thank you for the response.  What is the exact error message you are recieving?  Are you not able to install any software or just Oulook specifically? 

     

    Please let us know status.

    I have fixed the problem.

    I could not install anything using the Windows Installer.

    I had a hard drive as C: which I cloned to an SSD drive on E:.

    When I booted the Windows 7 OS from E: the OS booted fined but the windows installer would not work.

    When I reverted to booting from the C: driver the installer worked.

    Thanks,

    Paul

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