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windows installer error code 1601
when I try to install proofing tools for German, the Office assistant tells me they are not installed and asks if I want to install them now. I click Yes. Then comes a message saying this is not possible because of an error of Windows installer code 1601
MACHADO458
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August 13th, 2006 23:00
Error 1601 means the "Windows Installer" service could be accessed. It could not be running or missing.
Following the steps here -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321497/en-us?spid=2529&sid=225
Under the section called "Resolution". It will unregister the service and re-register it.
Then try to install the proofing tools. Let me know if that works or not.
ab2002
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August 14th, 2006 07:00
ab2002
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August 14th, 2006 14:00
MACHADO458
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August 14th, 2006 14:00
tinytater
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April 25th, 2008 00:00
Thanks for your prompt response. I went to that link and it is for WIndows 2000 and NT. I have XP. That web page says " For Windows 95, 98, and ME see Windows Installer 2.0 Redistributable for Windows 9X. Note: Microsoft Windows XP contains Windows Installer 2.0 and therefore can't be installed or upgraded by this redistributable."
Please advise if you have any other ideas. I am stumped.
MACHADO458
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April 25th, 2008 00:00
My bad, I'm being distracted by the Canadiens & Flyers hockey game. Posted the wrong link.
Here v3.1 -> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C&displaylang=en
tinytater
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April 25th, 2008 00:00
I tried msiexec /unregister and then msiexec /regserver. The system did nothing, changed nothing. MY Windows Installer appears to be corrupt. Can you tell me how to fix this? I am unable to install or uninstall a program. I even ran "SFC /scannow" and it churned away but left me with no messages and no change to the system. Please advise.
MACHADO458
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April 25th, 2008 00:00
Try installing Windows Installer 2.0
Its available here -> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4B6140F9-2D36-4977-8FA1-6F8A0F5DCA8F&displaylang=en