The message "Windows Installer Service Cannot Be Accessed" is common in the Windows operating system, but this has a solution. In this post we will help you correct it, the suggestion we give you is to read carefully not to leave out any detail.
What is the error Cannot access the Windows Installer service?
Basically this message means that there may be damaged or faulty files when the system performs an update, especially when you want to install an application. While this can be an obstacle to getting better system performance, we show you how to fix it with effective methods.
Methods to resolve the error Windows Installer service cannot be accessed
Next, we will explain how to fix the Windows Installer service logon issue with methods verified by developers.
- Method 1- Reset the Windows Installer service log.
We want to remind you that you will be executing the application of commands on the system, so we suggest that you execute them carefully. Since a small mistake can damage your computer's operating system, we recommend that you write down the commands correctly.
- Press the Windows key + R at the same time, a window will open with the name Run or "Run".
- Once in this window, you will type the parola "regedit" in the text box and press the Enter or "OK" button.
- When the Registry Editor opens, choose the "File" option and then "Export".
- Select "All as export range" and enter the file name and click Save.
- When creating a backup, close the »Registry Editor».
- Then it will open Notepad and create a file. Reg. And add it to the register. (This step must be performed with the help of a programmer to set the correct codes.)
- Method 2 - Manually start the Windows installation service.
- Press Windows key + X to open a Windows system pop-up window.
- Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the drop-down menu that appeared.
- Later, when a window with a black background opens, enter this command> net start MSIServer <e premere ‘Invio’ per eseguire l’azione.
To verify that the Windows Installer service is running, follow the steps below to run the scan of system.
- Awards i keys Windows + S and type "Services", from the list of results select "Services".
- When the «Services» window opens, locate the Windows Installer service and double click.
- Check it "Service status" to see if it's running.
- If this doesn't apply, click the start button and that's it.
- Method 3- Uninstall the previous version of the application you want to set up on your system.
If you are planning to install a new version of a program or application, we recommend that you remove or uninstall the previous version. Otherwise, the application of the new version may be compromised and it is very likely that 'Windows Installer Service cannot be accessed'.
An optional workaround to fix the error cannot access the Windows Installer service
Next, we show you how to implement a safe alternative, to correct the defect mentioned several times throughout this article.
Re-register Windows Setup
- Press the Windows + R keys at the same time and when the window called "Run" opens, type the word "cmd" and press "OK".
- When the prompt is displayed commands, type the following commands, after typing each of them press 'Enter'.
- ‘% windir% system32 / msiexec.exe / unregister’.
- ‘% windir% system32 / msiexec.exe / regserver’.
- ‘% windir% system32 / msiexec.exe / unregister’.
- ‘% windir% system32 / msiexec.exe / regserver’.
- Close the window and restart your computer.
- Once the Windows Installer service is registered, the error will open corrected.
Note to the reader: It is recommended that you make backup copies of your computer data in case you lose any important or vital information. If you have lost any files by applying the above steps, we recommend that you use a data recovery software come Easus Data Recovery Wizard Free.
We hope this article will be of great use to you when it comes to solving the problem of unable to access Windows service satisfactorily.
