XP problems

hi,
when i try to install .NET framework in win XP, it gives an error message saying tht i might be in the Safe Mode. I get the same error message when i try to install anything else.. like Widcomm Bluetooth drivers.
I am the administrator on my PC. but i cant seem to understand y i get these errors.
plz help.
thanx

 

i`m positive.... i`m not in safe mode. now wat?

 

i remmeber making some changes to my "msconfig" startup sometime back. could i be that?
NOw when i try to enter "msconfig" thru "run", nothing happens. i don`t get tht window... wats wrong?
thanx

 

Give the exact error, verbatim please.

 

ok.. the error report goes like this...
"the windows installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running windows in safe mode, or if the windows installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance"
i started getting these messages ever since i tried to install some updated bluetooth drivers..(widcomm)

 

Go into msconfig and make sure the Windows Installer service has a check in the box.

Its under services.

 

thats the problem.. as i quoted sometime back.. i can`t enter msconfig. when i run msconfig, the window comes and disappears within a matter of a couple of seconds....
now wat?

 

yup.. windows installer is checked... but no change.. still can`t install the .NET framework..
help...

 

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315353

 

one mor thing...
in my folder options, there is no option which says.. "show hidden files and folders" i had tht in win 2k but now in Xp i don`t have it. neither do i have an advanced options tab as mentioned in the help.
all hidden files r visible. how cna i keep them "hidden"?
thanx

 

ok.. now i can install software without tht error.. thanx guys..
now just one more smaaaal thing.. how do i hide files? i mean i select the appropriate attributes in "properties" but then after tht the files i just made hidden just seem a bit greyed out.. sorta.. but is not hidden
it can be seen.
thanx

 

Go to Start button-->Control Panel-->Folder Options-->Click on the View tab-->Click on the restore defaults button-->Click on the apply button-->Click on the Ok button

 

Go to Tools, Folder options.

Make sure its a main folder or it wont be there.

For instance, open My Computer and do it there.

 

been there, done tht.. no change.. i get the option to ide known extensions and hide system files.. nothing abt hidden files and folders

???