Cant install software

I cant install programs like java, anti-virus(any of them) and i dont know what else but when i try to install java it gives me this error message saying internal error 2203, what is the problem? whats the solution, any help appreciated

 

Are you logged in as administrator? You need to have administrator privileges to install such software since they need access to system files and folders.

 

Yeah i switch my owner with my admin. because in normal boot only the owner can log in, so now my owner has all the admin privileges

 

Im getting this error message please help me it will be appreciated
Error 1305.Error reading from file C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/Local Settings/Application Data/{3248F0A6-6813-11D6-A77B-00B0D0120030}/J2 SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 3.msi. Verify that the file exists and that you can access it.

 

Do you use Win XP? Else try this.

 

Yeah im using Xp im also getting this error message
Internal Error 2203. C:/WINDOWS/Installer/57bf22.ipi,-2147287035

 

You should check the permissions on the C:/WINDOWS/Installer folder. Follow these steps to give NT AUTHORITY\System and admin full access to that folder. Possibly you also need to do this for your temp folder.

 

I dont have a C:/WINDOWS/Installer folder, is that bad?

 

Not sure I follow. Are you saying that the current acount you are using right now, has admin privileges? Or, that you are using another account, that does not have the rights?

 

It's probably hidden. To unhide it, open the 'Tools' menu in explorer and click folder options. Click the 'View' tab. Now uncheck 'Hide protected operating system files' and click yes when a warning appears. Now scroll down and select 'Show hidden files and folders' and press OK. Now the Installer Folder should be there.

 

Oh ok i have full control of the folders and files and everything, so what is still wrong with java not installing?

 

Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't:

Download dial-a-fix:

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

There should be an option, maybe under "advanced" or "options" that should fix permissions. Which i'm guessing is your issue. If you indeed have administrator permissions on this computer.