error 1719 the windows installer service.....

could not be accessed. I've tried everything including reinstalling windows installer, still no luck. I'm unable to uninstall any programs etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346

 

Yeah that's the page where i tried everything it said but nothing helped, then I came here.

 

Did you try to Re-register the Windows Installer?

 

thank you for the reply....and yes I tried everything it said to try on that page.

 

Go to the link below and scroll down to # 94 on the left-hand side (Windows Installer Fix) and run it. Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Steve

 

Just ran it and it's still saying the same thing.

 

Maybe the Windows Installer service is disabled on the machine. From the Start menu select Run and type "services.msc". Double-click on the service named "Windows Installer". Check the value in the 'Startup type:' field. If it's currently set to "Disabled", then that is your problem. Change it by selecting "Manual" from the drop-down box.

Steve

 

It's on maual, but when i double click onit, it says.... Configuration manager: The specefied device instant handle does not correspond to a present device.

 

Click OK. Then try to install something.

Steve

 

Still doing same thing

 

I'm still having this issue with my computer. Is it ok if I post a HJT log?

 

Anyone?

 

Download Dial-a-fix:

http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4899

Double click the 7-zip executable...Extract to a folder you recognize. Desktop is fine, it will create a folder call "dial-a-fix".

Next, click the box next to: "Fix windows installer"

Click Go.

If the program asks for a reboot, then reboot, rerun this program, then recheck "Fix windows installer". And click go. If it asks for this again, click no for the reboot, and allow it to continue.

 

I'm still getting the windows installer service could not be accessed when i try to install or uninstall a program.

 

This is Windows XP?

Steve

 

Yes, xp pro.

 

Were you able to run this command msiexec /regserver and then press ENTER, or did you get an "access denied" error?

Also, what Firewall are you using?

Steve

 

yes I was able to run the command (from cmd?)

And i am using windows firewall.

 

Do you remember when this started, had you been disabling some Services?

1. Click Start > Run and type Services.msc

2. Double-click DCOM Server Process Launcher

3. Set its startup type to Automatic

4. Restart and try installs.

Steve

 

Was already set to automatic.

 

Since everything else is working so well.............. Try this:

First, click Start > Run, and type msiexec /unregister in the Open field, and click OK.

In My Computer, click Search and locate the following three files: msi.dll, msiexec.exe, and msihnd.dll. They are hidden files so you’ll need to select Search Hidden Files And Folders under More Advanced Options. When you’ve found the files, rename them, by removing the .dll and .exe extensions and replacing them with an .old extension(for example msi.dll becomes msi.old).

Once you’ve renamed the files, WinXP will automatically replace them with a new copy from the dllcache (a hidden folder where copies of important system files are kept in case you mistakenly delete or rename critical system files). Restart your computer and see if that does it.

Steve

 

there are about 5 each of the files. Is that normal?

 

The one(s) you want are located in C:\Windows\System32. I am on XP Home now and only have one of each in that location. Do not mess with the one(s) in blue.

Steve

 

Well i already did before i read your message, then I did a system restore and now it doesn't find any of those files when i run a new search.

 

I don't understand what you did.

Steve

 

You said don't mess with the ones in blue, but i had already did it.

 

Also, try the steps below, be sure to have your XP cd handy. It might replace those that you renamed in blue.

Go to Start > Run > cmd and type sfc /scannow (note the space between the c and the forward slash)

Steve

 

Did the scan but nothing has changed.

 

Did not install any updates prior to this problem, and do not understand what the event viewer is.

 

Service control maager, windows search service, and MSI installer has alot ox x's on those. There are way too many x's to list. Is there a way to copy and paste them?

 

Just give us the most recent one. All the details

Have you tried going to windows updates, and getting any non-critical updates? Like, netframwork or something like that?

Does this work? If not, does it give ye an error code?

 

For security it is empty.

For system:

Details
Product: Windows Operating System
Event ID: 7000
Source: Service Control Manager
Version: 5.0
Symbolic Name: EVENT_SERVICE_START_FAILED
Message: The %1 service failed to start due to the following error:
%2.

Explanation
Service Control Manager (SCM) could not start the specified service, probably because the service is not configured correctly.

For application:

Details
Event ID: 11719
Source: MsiInstaller

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Did I do that right?

 

yes I have windows xp pro cd and no I'm not using safe mode.

 

Ok i had to get on my laptop while I'm doing the reinstall process, I made it all the way to screen 14 and it has beeen stuck at installing devices with 34 mins to go for hours now. I tried to reboot and once it gets back to that same place on the progress bar it still doesn't make it past 34 mins to go. Does installing devices take this long?

 

Why does it hang up at the same place everytime? I could reformat and install alot faster than this.