I was browsing these forums looking for some help because I can not install any software that need windows installer to install. I found a few things nothing worked, but when I tried to install the windows installer clean up utility I got this error message "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 am not in safe mode, windows installer used to work, and I am trying to avoid calling Microsoft because I think at least few of us knows how much that will help.

I am using Windows XP Pro, Version 2002, Service Pack 2. I am running a HP/Compaq nw8000. Any help would be greatly appreciated.