Pedrum Mohageri wrote:
> I already reformatted my system once to "fix" this, and don't want to do
> that again. Here's the details:
>
> 1) Windows 2003
> 2) Install iTunes update (4.7 -> 4.8), the InstallShield based intall gets
> hung, and I cancel it.
> 3) Now, I can't install any new msi install files, update with
> windowsupdate, or use add/remove programs (gives a please wait message)
>
> I've tried to regserver the msiexec, installing the 3.0 installer, rebooting
> with no luck. This seems to be one of those problems that cut across mutiple
> layers of software (apple, installshield, microsoft). So, getting help from
> any company's support/kb system was of no use.
>
> Somebody please help!
>
>
Look at the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility:
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=290301
How to use the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/default...on122121121120
Windows Installer Clean up Utility
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...-US/msicuu.exe
If that doesn't work do a repair installation (aka in place upgrade):
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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Rock
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