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XP Pavilion a1330n - Windows Installer problem (769 Views)
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XP Pavilion a1330n - Windows Installer problem

‎08-19-2009 07:51 AM

I have been having an issue with my computer and a little dialoge box popping up and saying "Windows Installe: Preparing to Install" for quite some time now.  This window seems to pop up when ever I try to do anything on my computer.  Is there anyone out there that may be able to help me?

 

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Re: XP Pavilion a1330n - Windows Installer problem

‎08-19-2009 09:55 AM

To Stop the error popping up again, follow these steps:

 

1. Start - Run - type "services.msc"
2. Scroll down to Windows installer and double click on Windows installer.
3. This brings up "Windows installer properties" change from "Manual" to "Disable", for the "Path to executable:" and apply.
4. Restart computer.

 

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