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Windows Installer is a core service that manages the installation of everything in Windows, including apps, features, and many other things. If it breaks, you will be stuck with new installations and even app upgrades.

In this post, we will share a list of error codes and their solutions, some pointing to our existing solution, and how to solve them.

1] Run Program Install & Uninstall Troubleshooter

The first thing we would suggest is to run the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter to repair issues that block program installation or removal because of corrupted registry keys. This program will fix corrupted registry keys on 64-bit operating systems, which control the update data, problems that prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated, and problems that block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel

2] Start the Windows Installer Service

In the Run prompt, type MSIExec, and then press Enter.

If you get the Windows Installer window which tells you everything about MSIExec, then it’s all good.

If you get an error, you might have to start it manually.

Right-click on the taskbar, and select Task Manager. Switch to Services, and look for msiserver. Start it.

You can also run services.msc to open Windows Services and go to Windows Installer, and restart it.

3] Windows Installer Service could not be accessed

You may see the message Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This usually happens if the Windows Installer Engine is corrupted, installed incorrectly, or disabled. You will need to fix either the corruption or fix the configuration or enable it. The linked post also solves the issue where the Windows Installer service could not start, and gives the message as Error 5, Access is denied.

4] There is a problem with this Windows Installer package

If the Windows Installer package faces unstable network access during the uninstallation or installation process, sometimes, the error might appear if you fail to complete the process successfully. The error message might go like “There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.”

5] Windows Installer keeps popping up

Usually, the Windows Installer or msiexec.exe runs in the background. You can check in the Task Manager under the list of processes that are running. However, if you see it constantly running, and the Windows Installer keeps popping up, it means it is stuck. It is possible that an installation is not able to complete, and this happens as a result.

Read: Windows Installer Service missing.

6] Installation Package could not be opened

If you are not able to install software that you just downloaded from the internet, and it keeps throwing the error message “Installation Package could not be opened“, then it’s probably a security issue. Windows many a time blocks applications you download from the internet as it does not trust them. You may have to unblock it or disable your antivirus to fix it.

7] Re-register Windows Installer service

If nothing works, the best option in our experience is to re-register the Windows Installer service. The reason why it works great because it fixes registry issues as well, and gets the basic settings ready again.

Launch the command prompt with admin privileges. Type the following commands and hit Enter after each one.

%windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /unregister

%windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /regserver

%windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /unregister

%windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /regserver

Close the command prompt, save all your work, and restart your computer.

Check if you are facing Windows Installer issues.

Windows OS maintains a Windows Installer cache. Any files you install are temporarily extracted here and then installed on the PC. If you are deleting files from here manually or during installation or any other program is doing that, you will get an error.

How to check Windows Installer version?

To check the version of Windows Installer on your computer, open the Run box, type msiexec -? and hit Enter. You will see the version mentioned at the top.

How do I fix a corrupted Windows installer?

Since the Windows Installer is a system file, the best way to repair or fix a corrupted Windows Installer is by running the built-in System File Checker. Alternatively, you could search for the latest version of Windows Installer file on the Microsoft.com website and download it from there,

Useful link: How to enable Windows Installer logging.

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Windows Installer is a core service on Microsoft Windows that manages the installation or uninstallation of everything in the windows system including apps, features, and many other things. If for some unexpected reason, it breaks or the Windows installer stops working you will be stuck with new installations and even upgrades of apps. And while trying to install or uninstall a program you might see an error notification “Windows Installer Service could not be accessed”, “There’s a problem with this Windows Installer Package”, “Installation Package could not be opened”, and more.

Pro Tip: If you are not able to install software that is downloaded from the internet, throwing the error “Installation package could not be opened” then it’s probably a security issue. Windows system blocked the application as it does not trust them. To fix this problem You need to unblock it or disable your antivirus

Contents

1 Windows installer not working windows 10
- 1.1 Remove the Earlier Version of the Software
- 1.2 Start Microsoft Installer Service
- 1.3 Re-register Microsoft Installer Service
- 1.4 Reinstall Windows Installer

There is no exact reason responsible for the Windows installer not working. If you are unable to install certain applications due to Windows Installer Service could not be accessed error message, apply the solutions listed below.

Remove the Earlier Version of the Software

If you are getting error 1719 windows installer could not be accessed while installing a new application then check If you already have the older version of the program you want to install on your computer. Because Most of the time the old version of software always gives rise to some unexpected issues.

Press Windows key + R, type appwiz.cpl and click OK to open Programs and Features
locate the program you want to remove, right-click it then select uninstall from the context menu,
Follow on-screen instructions to complete the uninstall process, and reboot your PC.
Now try to reinstall the program to check whether the error 1719 Windows Installer service could not be accessed is solved.

Start Microsoft Installer Service

If the windows installer service stopped or not started due to unknown reasons, you might experience, Windows Installer Service could not be accessed while install or uninstall programs on the windows system. You need to manually start the Windows Installer Service to fix the problem.

Start Windows Installer Service using Command Prompt

Type cmd in the Windows Search box and right-click on Command Prompt, select “Run as administrator”.
Type command netstart MSIServer and hit Enter.

Start Windows Installer using the Windows Service console

Press Windows key + R, type services.msc and click ok,
Scroll down and locate Windows Installer and check its state.
If it’s not running, right-click on Windows Installer and select “Start”.
If it’s already running then right-click on Windows Installer select restart.

Re-register Microsoft Installer Service

If still getting the “Windows Installer Service could not be accessed” error while installing programs on the Windows system? try to re-register the Microsoft Installer Service.

Open the command prompt as administrator, and perform the following commands and hit Enter after each command. Once done exit the command prompt and restart your PC.

%windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /unregister
%windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /regserver
%windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /unregister
%windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /regserver

Reinstall Windows Installer

Still, need help? try to reinstall Windows Installer following the steps below to fix the Windows Installer service could not be accessed error on windows 10.

Search for cmd on start menu, right-click on command prompt select run as administrator,
Next, type the following command and hit Enter after each command

cd %windir%\system32
ren msi.dll msi.old
ren msiexec.exe msiexec.old
ren msihnd.dll msihnd.old

Once done close the command prompt using the exit command, and reboot your computer.
Next, visit Microsoft’s official website and download the latest Windows Installer.
Double-click the file to start the installation, and follow on screen instructions once done reboot your computer.
Now try to install the program you need and check whether the issue of Windows Installer not working has been solved.

In addition, run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) command and system file checker utility that checks windows health and restores missing system files with the correct one.

Did these solutions help fix the windows installer not working properly on windows 10? Let us know on the comments below,

Вариант 1: Не запускается служба установщика

Служба «Windows Installer» позволяет запускать, устанавливать и удалять приложения, предоставленные пакетом установщика MSI – аналога более распространенного EXE. Ошибка запуска установщика может быть связана с некорректными настройками службы, настройками ее зависимостей или повреждением системных файлов и ключей реестра.

Способ 1: Настройки службы

Первым делом проверьте настройки службы – она должна иметь тип запуска «Вручную» или «Автоматически». Также необходимо будет проверить настройки зависимостей.

Откройте оснастку управления службами командой services.msc в вызванном нажатием клавиш Win + R диалоговом окошке быстрого запуска приложений.

Отыщите в списке службу с названием «Установщик Windows» и откройте ее «Свойства» двойным по ней кликом.

Убедитесь, что она имеет тип запуска «Вручную», также допустимым вариантом является тип запуска «Автоматически». В противном случае измените тип запуска, запустите службу и проверьте ее работу, попробовав открыть любой установщик MSI.

Если настройка изменения типа запуска неактивна, измените ее через реестр. Откройте «Редактор реестра» командой regedit в окошке «Выполнить» (Win + R).

Перейдите к ключу HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msiserver, найдите справа параметр «Start» и откройте окошко его редактирования двойным кликом.

Установите значение «3», закройте «Редактор реестра» и перезагрузите компьютер.
В оснастке управления службами проверьте статус служб «Модуль запуска процессов DCOM-сервера» и «Сопоставитель конечных точек RPC». Они должны работать и иметь тип запуска «Автоматически».

Способ 2: Проверка системных политик

Проверьте настройки политик «Установщика Windows» в оснастке управления политиками. Они не должны быть изменены.

Запустите «Редактор локальных групповых политик» командой gpedit.msc в окошке «Выполнить» (Win + R).

Перейдите в раздел «Конфигурация компьютера» → «Административные шаблоны» → «Компоненты Windows» → «Установщик Windows». Убедитесь, что все политики в списке справа имеют статус «Не задана».

В противном случае кликните по измененной политике два раза мышкой, чтобы открыть ее настройки, активируйте радиокнопку «Не задано», нажмите «ОК» и перезагрузите компьютер.

Ошибка запуска установщика Windows 10-10

Дополнительно проверьте состояние политик в разделе «Конфигурация пользователя» → «Административные шаблоны» → «Компоненты Windows» → «Установщик Windows» и выполните при необходимости те же действия.

Ошибка запуска установщика Windows 10-11

Способ 3: Перерегистрация службы

Возможно, причиной неполадки со службой установщика Windows стал ее сбой. В этом случае эффективным решением может стать ее повторная регистрация в системе.

Запустите от имени администратора консоль «PowerShell» из контекстного меню кнопки «Пуск».

Ошибка запуска установщика Windows 10-12

Выполните одну за другой следующие команды:
msiexec.exe /unregister
msiexec.exe /register
cd %windir%\syswow64
msiexec.exe /unregister
msiexec.exe /register

Ошибка запуска установщика Windows 10-13

В 32-разрядной Windows 10 три последние команды выполнять не нужно. Перезагрузите компьютер и проверьте работу установщика Windows.

Вариант 2: Не запускается файл «setup.exe»

Проблема с запуском файла установки может иметь разные причины, начиная от совместимости программного обеспечения и железа и заканчивая повреждением файлов установки. Рекомендуется исключить все сценарии по очереди.

Убедитесь, что устанавливаемая версия Windows 10 совместима с аппаратной платформой компьютера. Если ПК слишком старый, установить на него Win 10 не получится. В случае обновления с локального диска (смонтированного или распакованного ISO) новая сборка Windows 10 должна иметь ту же разрядность, что и обновляемая система.
Загрузочная флешка должна быть записана в том же режиме, который используется на компьютере. Если на ПК включен режим UEFI, флешку с Виндовс необходимо записывать в режиме GPT/UEFI, а для установки операционной системы на компьютер с классическим BIOS в программе для создания загрузочной флешки следует использовать режим MBR/BIOS.
Отключите в BIOS или UEFI режим защиты «Secure Boot». В разных версиях BIOS соответствующая опция может находиться в разных разделах: «Advanced Mode», «Security» или «System Configuration».
Читайте также: Отключаем «Secure Boot» в BIOS
Возможно, дистрибутив Windows поврежден. Пересоздайте установочную флешку средствами фирменной утилиты Microsoft — Media Creation Tool.

Читайте также: Руководство по созданию загрузочной флешки с Windows 10

При получении любых ошибок установщика Виндовс обращайте внимание на описание и коды. Это позволит максимально сузить круг причин неполадки, которые могут быть очень разными. Так, помимо перечисленных выше причин, ошибка запуска установщика может быть вызвана повреждением системных файлов (при установке с диска), а также сбоем ассоциаций EXE-файлов в реестре. Если ошибка возникает при установке Windows 10 с флешки, не будет лишним проверить съемный накопитель на предмет повреждений файловой системы и наличие bad-блоков. То же самое касается внутреннего жесткого диска/твердотельного накопителя, на который устанавливается операционная система.

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Что делать, если не запускаются файлы EXE в Windows 10
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Windows Installer is a crucial component of the Windows operating system that is responsible for installing, updating, and removing software on your computer. When Windows Installer stops working, it can cause a variety of issues, preventing you from installing new programs or updating existing ones. In this article, we will explore the common reasons why Windows Installer may not be working in Windows 10 and provide you with step-by-step instructions to fix the issue.

Overview of Windows Installer
Windows Installer is a built-in service in Windows operating systems that manages the installation and removal of software packages. It uses a technology called Windows Installer Package (MSI) to facilitate the installation, maintenance, and removal of software. When you run an installation package, Windows Installer checks if the software is already installed, determines the necessary components, and installs them on your computer.

If Windows Installer is not working properly, you may encounter various error messages when trying to install or update software. Some common error messages include:

«The Windows Installer service could not be accessed»
«Windows Installer service could not be started»
«Windows Installer error 1719»
«Windows Installer error 1603»

Reasons why Windows Installer may not be working
There are several reasons why Windows Installer may stop working on your Windows 10 computer. Some of the common causes include:
- Corrupted Windows Installer service: If the Windows Installer service is corrupted or not functioning correctly, you may encounter errors when trying to install or update software.
- Missing or outdated Windows Installer files: If the Windows Installer files are missing or outdated, the service may not work properly.
- Third-party software conflicts: Some third-party software programs may interfere with the Windows Installer service, causing it to stop working.
- Windows Update issues: Problems with Windows Update can also affect the Windows Installer service, preventing it from functioning correctly.
How to fix Windows Installer not working in Windows 10
If you are experiencing issues with Windows Installer on your Windows 10 computer, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the problem. Here are some methods to fix Windows Installer not working in Windows 10:

Method 1: Restart Windows Installer service
The first step to fix Windows Installer not working is to restart the Windows Installer service. Here’s how you can do it:

Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
Type «services.msc» and press Enter to open the Services window.
Scroll down and locate the Windows Installer service in the list.
Right-click on the Windows Installer service and select Restart.
Close the Services window and try installing the software again to see if the issue is resolved.

Method 2: Check Windows Installer service settings
If restarting the Windows Installer service did not fix the issue, you can try checking the service settings to ensure that it is set to start automatically. Here’s how you can do it:

Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
Type «services.msc» and press Enter to open the Services window.
Scroll down and locate the Windows Installer service in the list.
Right-click on the Windows Installer service and select Properties.
In the Properties window, go to the General tab and set the Startup type to Automatic.
Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
Restart your computer and try installing the software again.

Method 3: Run Windows Update
Updating your Windows operating system can help resolve issues with Windows Installer. Here’s how you can run Windows Update in Windows 10:

Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.
Click on Update & Security.
Click on Check for updates to search for and install any available updates.
Once the updates are installed, restart your computer and try installing the software again.

Method 4: Reset Windows Installer service
If restarting the Windows Installer service did not fix the issue, you can try resetting the service. Here’s how you can do it:

Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
Type «cmd» and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each command:
- net stop msiserver
- msiexec /unregister
- msiexec /regserver
- net start msiserver
Close the Command Prompt window and try installing the software again to see if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Re-register Windows Installer files
If the Windows Installer files are corrupted or missing, you can try re-registering them to fix the issue. Here’s how you can re-register Windows Installer files:

Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
Type «cmd» and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each command:
- cd %windir%system32
- ren msi.dll msi.old
- ren msiexec.exe msiexec.old
- ren msihnd.dll msihnd.old
- Exit
Restart your computer and try installing the software again.

Method 6: Run System File Checker (SFC) scan
Running a System File Checker (SFC) scan can help identify and fix any corrupted system files that may be causing issues with Windows Installer. Here’s how you can run an SFC scan in Windows 10:

Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and select Command Prompt (Admin) to open an elevated Command Prompt.
In the Command Prompt window, type «sfc /scannow» and press Enter.
Wait for the scan to complete and follow any on-screen instructions to fix the detected issues.
Restart your computer and try installing the software again.

Method 7: Perform a Windows 10 repair installation
If none of the above methods fix the issue, you can try performing a repair installation of Windows 10. This will reinstall Windows without affecting your personal files and settings. Here’s how you can perform a repair installation of Windows 10:

Create a Windows 10 installation media using the Media Creation Tool.
Boot your computer from the installation media.
Select your language, time, and keyboard input preferences and click Next.
Click on Repair your computer.
Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair installation process.
Once the repair installation is complete, restart your computer and try installing the software again.

Conclusion
Windows Installer is an essential component of the Windows operating system that is responsible for installing, updating, and removing software on your computer. If Windows Installer is not working in Windows 10, it can cause various issues, preventing you from installing new programs or updating existing ones. By following the troubleshooting methods outlined in this article, you can fix Windows Installer not working and get your software installation process back on track. Remember to restart the Windows Installer service, check service settings, run Windows Update, reset the service, re-register Windows Installer files, run SFC scan, and perform a repair installation of Windows 10 if needed. With these steps, you can resolve Windows Installer issues and ensure smooth software installation on your Windows 10 computer.

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