http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: Windows Installer Service Won't Work After Vista SP1 en Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:59:53 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-installer-service-wont-work-after-vista-sp1#post-21450 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:05:34 +0000 doyle 21450@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>whs: Thanks. I have sent diagnostic results to microsoft. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-installer-service-wont-work-after-vista-sp1#post-21442 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:34:09 +0000 whs 21442@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>You may not have seen my addition to your earlier posting which was:<br /> "You may also want to get help from Microsoft. They provide free help for SP1 problems. <a href='https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&#38;x=8&#38;y=7&#38;prid=11274&#38;gprid=500921'>https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&#38;x=8&#38;y=7&#38;prid=11274&#38;gprid=500921</a> " </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-installer-service-wont-work-after-vista-sp1#post-21439 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:29:22 +0000 doyle 21439@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Thanks to Whs for suggesting that I open this thread.</p> <p>After installing windows vista SP1 on 4-08-08 on my home basic laptop, I've gotten error message on several websites when trying to install software: "Windows installer service could not be accessed." At some websites I have been able to install software with no problems. I have checked microsoft support site and have done live searches and have found no solutions.</p> <p>I would appreciate your help. Thanks. </p>