Fix Windows Installer Not Working in Windows 10

• Click Start. , type services. ...
• Right-click Windows Installer, and then click Properties.
• If the Startup type box is set to Disabled, change it to Manual.
• Click OK to close the Properties window.
• Right-click the Windows Installer service, and then click Start. ...
• Try to install or to uninstall again.

1. How do I fix Windows Installer service in Windows 10?
2. Why is my Windows Installer not working?
3. How do I unregister and reinstall Windows Installer?
4. How do I fix Windows installer error?
5. How do I fix windows installer service?
6. Why is my computer not installing anything?
7. How do I enable Windows Installer?
8. Can't install any software on Windows 10?
9. Does Windows Installer work in safe mode?
10. How do I fix Windows installer for Windows 7?
11. How do I force quit Windows Installer?
12. How do I change Windows installer settings?
13. How do I update Windows Installer?

How do I fix Windows Installer service in Windows 10?

How to Fix

1. In Start Search type Services. msc and hit the Enter key.
2. Locate Windows Installer Service.
3. Right click on it and select Properties.
4. Make sure Startup type is Automatic and Service status is running. If stopped then click the Start button.
5. Click OK or, Apply.

Why is my Windows Installer not working?

In the Run prompt, type MSIExec, and then press Enter. ... msc to open Windows Services and go to Windows Installer, and restart it. 3] Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This usually happens if the Windows Installer Engine is corrupted, installed incorrectly, or disabled.

How do I unregister and reinstall Windows Installer?

Method 1: Unregister and re-register the Windows Installer

1. Click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs.
2. Click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /REGSERVER, and then click OK. ...
3. Try your Windows Installer-based application again.

How do I fix Windows installer error?

To resolve the error, use the following steps:

1. Step 1 - Reregister Windows Installer. Exit all open programs. Click Start, Run, type msiexec /unregister in the Open box, and click OK. ...
2. Step 2 - Remove and replace Windows Installer files. Exit all open programs. ...
3. Step 3 - Restart Windows XP in Safe Mode. Restart your PC.

How do I fix windows installer service?

Method 1: Use the Msconfig tool to confirm that the installer service is running

1. Click Start, and then click Run. ...
2. In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK. ...
3. On the Services tab, click to select the check box that is next to Windows Installer. ...
4. Click OK, and then click Restart to restart the computer.

Why is my computer not installing anything?

Here, run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter and see if it fixes any problems. You can also run the Windows Store Apps tool if you're having trouble with a Store app. If this doesn't work, you should try the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter, available to download from Microsoft.

How do I enable Windows Installer?

To start the Windows Installer Service, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then type CMD in the Search programs and files dialog box.
2. Right-click cmd.exe, and then click Run as Administrator.
3. Type net start MSIServer, and then press ENTER.
4. Restart the installation process for the program that you want to install.

Can't install any software on Windows 10?

How do I install a software if Windows won't let me do it?

1. General troubleshooting. ...
2. Check security settings. ...
3. Use Windows 10's Fix It tool. ...
4. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter. ...
5. Check if Windows Update services is running. ...
6. Run DISM tool. ...
7. Turn off User Account Control (UAC)

Does Windows Installer work in safe mode?

Windows Installer will not work under Safe Mode, this means that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled in safe mode without giving a specific command using msiexec in command prompt.

How do I fix Windows installer for Windows 7?

1. Click Start. , type services. ...
2. Right-click Windows Installer, and then click Properties.
3. If the Startup type box is set to Disabled, change it to Manual.
4. Click OK to close the Properties window.
5. Right-click the Windows Installer service, and then click Start. ...
6. Try to install or to uninstall again.

How do I force quit Windows Installer?

To stop the process, you must search for its process in the Task Manager.

1. Press "Ctrl" + "Shift" + "Esc" on your keyboard to open the Task Manager without any intermediate screen.
2. Click the "Processes" tab. Scroll down to "msiexec.exe," right-click it and click "End Process." Try running another installer now.

How do I change Windows installer settings?

Step 1: Press Windows+Pause Break to open System in Control Panel, and click Advanced system settings. Step 2: Select Hardware and tap Device Installation Settings to move on.

How do I update Windows Installer?

How to Update Windows Installer

1. Type www.microsoft.com in your address bar or "Microsoft Windows Installer" in the search bar. ...
2. At Microsoft's home page, run your mouse over "Downloads & Trials"; a drop-down menu will appear. ...
3. Click on "Windows" in the list titled "Product Families."