XP error msg on installing software

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29 May 2003, 12:42 PM

LeeMac

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Tried installing a util that ive used before and get an error message -

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The windows installer service cannot be accessed. This can occur if you are running in safe mode, or if the windows installer in not correctly installed.

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29 May 2003, 12:46 PM

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Are you using an administrators account (or running the installer as administrator)?

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29 May 2003, 12:58 PM

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Check services, normally the Windows Installer is set to Manual and only started when a program needs it. If it is disabled then you can get that error message.

If it is not started and already set for manual start up. Start it and see if its alright.

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