Why are programs not installed from .msi files? windows installer not working. What to do if Windows Installer does not work? msi files won't open
This guide should help if you see one of the following error messages while installing any program on Windows 7, Windows 10 or 8.1:
- Service Windows Installer 7 not available
- Failed to access the Windows Installer service. This can happen if the Windows Installer is installed incorrectly
- Unable to access installer service Windows Installer
- Maybe the Windows Installer is not installed
Another way to fix the Windows Installer service not available error is to re-register Windows service installer in the system.
To do this, run the command prompt as an administrator (in Windows 8, press Win + X and select the appropriate item, in Windows 7 - find the command line in standard programs, right-click on it, select "Run as administrator).
If you have 32 bit Windows version then enter the following commands in order:
msiexec /unregister msiexec /register
This will re-register the installer service on the system, after executing the commands, restart your computer.
If you have a 64-bit version of Windows, then run the following commands in order:
%windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /unregister %windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /regserver %windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /unregister %windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /regserver
And also restart your computer. The error should disappear. If the problem persists, try manually starting the service: open a command prompt as an administrator, and then enter the command net start MSIServer and press Enter.
3. Reset Windows Installer service settings in the registry
As a rule, the second method is enough to fix the Windows Installer error in question. However, if the problem has not been solved, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the method of resetting the service parameters in the registry, described on the Microsoft website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2642495/en
Please note that the registry method may not be suitable for Windows 8 (I can’t give exact information on this.
Some programs and drivers in Windows should only be installed with administrator rights. In the case of EXE files, the option to install as administrator is present in context menu, which is called by clicking on the file with the right mouse button. There is no such option for MSI packages, but it can be added through the registry editor.
Instruction
Open the "Run" dialog through the start menu or by pressing the Win+R keyboard shortcut. In the window that opens, write regedit and press Enter. The Registry Editor will launch. Depending on your User Account Control settings, you may need to confirm that you want to launch the editor.
Navigate to the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Msi.Package\shell branch. Right-click on the "shell" and in the menu that opens, select the option to create a new partition.
A subsection will be added to the "shell" section. Rename it to "runas" (no quotes needed).
In the window on the right, double-click on the "Default" key with the left mouse button or right-click once and select "Change ..." In the empty value field, enter "Run as Administrator". Confirm the changes by pressing the OK button.
Now right click on "runas" and select the create partition option again. Create a subkey called "command" (without quotes).
Edit the "Default" key by entering the command "msiexec /i "%1"" in the value field (without quotes-herringbones, but with quotes for %1). Click OK.
The windows installer error is one of the most common pop-up problems faced by users of the Windows operating system.
The error may appear regardless of your OS version.
Reasons for the error
You can run an OS scan using the Sfc /scannow command. You need to enter it in the window command line.
You can also start the command line in two more ways:
- Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt.
- Start -> Run and enter the name of the program cmd.exe
In a few minutes, you will be provided with detailed information about OS disks, corrupted files, problems with services and other system programs.
The command line will not only find corrupted and damaged files, but also replace them with workable ones.
After scanning, close the command prompt and restart your Personal Computer or laptop. Try to run the installation process of any executable file.
Microsoft also offers users an automatic utility that can solve the problem of the installer.
Go to the web address of the company's official website https://support.microsoft.com/ru-ru/mats/program_install_and_uninstall
In the window that opens, click on the "Run now" button. The utility will restore the correct configuration of the installer.
It is worth noting that the utility does not work with the eighth version of the operating system.
Configuring Installer Access to msi Files
Installation failure may be caused by the installer not having access to msi files. The user can solve this problem himself.
Follow the instructions below:
- Find your installation file and right-click on it;
- Select the properties window;
- Go to the security settings tab;
- In the groups or users text box, check if there is a user named "system". If it is not there, you must add the user manually;
- To add a new user, click on the Edit button and then on the Add button;
- In the text field for the names of the selected object, write the word "system" (without quotes). If you are using an English version of the operating system, enter the word System;
- The entered word should instantly become underlined, as shown in the figure below;
- Check the box next to full access and now click on the OK button;
The installer will now be able to access executable file. The installation should complete without problems.
Note that in some cases, antivirus software can block access to the installation file.
To solve this problem, you need to log into the operating system under account administrator, turn off the antivirus and enable compatibility with other OS versions in the antivirus properties settings, as shown in the figure below.
Windows Installer Error - Solutions
Introduction
Our Windows installers contain a complete client-side installation (MSI) package (built on Windows Installer v2.0). Instructions for network installation assume that the user is familiar with the basics of the Windows Installer, in particular deploying MSI files. This package can be used with any operating system Windows that supports Windows Installer v2.0.
Installation on a network server
- Double click on the resulting file ( Yenka_Setup_(MSI).exe)
- Install this package in your programs' shared folder.
- Attention A: The program must be activated BEFORE deploying the package to the network. To do this, run "Yenka.exe" from the folder where you installed the program (<путь установки>\program files\Yenka\Software\Yenka.exe) and follow the Activation Instructions.
Installation
Installing an MSI package using the command line
- In the command field, enter the line:
msiexec /i"<путь к MSI файлу>\YK.msi"
Where:<путь к MSI файлу>this is the file path Windows package installer. For example, the line might look like this: msiexec /i"C:\Program Files\Yenka\YK.msi" - Press the ENTER key
Attention: Windows service Installer allows you to install in "invisible" mode, using the "/q" key. For example: msiexec /i"C:\Program Files\Yenka\YK.msi" /q. To show an installation progress bar, you can use the " /qb".
Removing an MSI package using the command line
- From the "Start" menu, select "Run..."
- In the command field, enter the line:
msiexec /x"<путь к MSI файлу>\YK.msi"
Where:<путь к MSI файлу>this is the path to the Windows Installer package file - Press the ENTER key
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The msi.dll recovery program is compatible with your operating system
Symptoms of msi.dll error
msi.dll refers to certain functions and resources that allow applications or games to work properly on your PC. If the msi.dll library is missing or corrupted for any reason, errors may occur. When a dll error occurs, the user is usually notified with a pop-up message that provides information about the error that has occurred.
msi.dll Error Screenshot
Other possible mistakes msi.dll:
- msi.dll crash
- msi.dll not found
- msi.dll could not be found
- msi.dll Access Violation
- Cannot find msi.dll
How to fix msi.dll error
To fix msi.dll error or other dll-related errors automatically, download DllKit, a corrupt dll recovery application, and scan for corrupt or missing dll files. DllKit will also check if other dll files are registered on your system and search for other problems that may be preventing your system from working properly. Once the scan is complete, DllKit will help you fix the errors.
