msiexec.exe /regserver failure

My windows installer service won't start. I believe this is because msiexec.exe cannot be registered. When I run msiexec.exe /regserver, an error message is returned. It says: "An event was unable to invoke a subscriber. "

I cannot start the installer service manually. It tries to start (some progress is shown on the progress bar), but then stops, saying "Windows Installer Service has stopped. "

I tried msiexec.exe /regserver in safe mode, and got the same error message.

I cannot install any programs that require the installer service.

Any ideas appreciated.

 

Hi dsolow

Go here Download install and run Dial-a-fix

http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix#Mirrors.2Fdownload_locations.2C_and_articles

Check every box on the page tho you will see #2 MIS should get your issue!

If it displays any restrictions clear these.

Click go.

Correct the time and let it roll.

Mike

 

dial-a-fix worked

many thanks for recommending dial-a-fix, mflynn. It solved the problem.