subject: How to Fix Windows Installer 4.5 [print this page] How to Fix Windows Installer 4.5 How to Fix Windows Installer 4.5
Unfortunately, many people are having problems with the Windows Installer 4.5 release. Therefore, many people need to fix Windows installer. While it is annoying to need to fix an update, you don't really have a choice because the Windows Installer is an important part of Microsoft Windows. Without it, nothing on your computer will work the way it should.
You have two basic ways to go about fixing the error: manually or using software. We will discuss how to fix the error in both fashions.
What is Windows Installer?
The Windows Installer (aka Microsoft Installer) is the process that allows you to install and remove programs from your computer. Additionally, it is used for performing routine maintenance (repair) on programs installed on a given computer.
Microsoft updated the installer to add the following benefits:
Multiple package transaction - This allows you to create a single package from multiple transactions
Embedded UI handler - This makes the user interface (UI) easier to navigate
Embedded chainer - This allows you to enable install on demand events along with repair and uninstall events
Update supersedence resiliency - This allows you to correct changes during supersedence
Shared component patching resiliency during uninstall - It allows all products access to the most recent version of components
Custom action execution on update uninstall - This allows you to update or change custom actions when an update is uninstalled
Manual Repair of Windows Installer 4.5
First, let us start out by saying that using this method has its potential problems. If you do not know exactly what you are doing, you can hurt your computer. Following these steps should not be taken lightly and should only be done after careful consideration and assumption of risk.
This solution has worked for many people, but it may not work for everyone.
Find a computer that has Windows Vista and is running the Windows Installer correctly. (Do not use a public computer)
Run Regedit - Click Start -> Run -> Type "Regedit"
Run sf/scannow on the Vista computer that is not working properly
Do NOT reboot when it finishes
Locate the file on the USB flash drive
Double click the saved .reg file to import the registry setting
Reboot the computer and try to install
Software Repair of Windows Installer 4.5
In the event you do not feel comfortable fixing the computer manually, then software is available to fix this and other Windows errors. In addition to being a safer method, pc cleaner software is also more effective. It will hunt down, find, and repair all registry related errors currently on your computer.
If you run a registry cleaner on a regular basis, you will find your computer runs better than ever. Not to mention, keeping your computer error free will make it run faster and open programs quicker.
