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Windows installer error - "There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected.

Anonymous
2012-11-14T22:56:09+00:00

When trying to install a new control and data software package my Hyperion charger I get this error message "There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor"

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Anonymous
2012-11-15T03:34:49+00:00

Troubleshoot Windows Installer

2438651 How to troubleshoot problems that may occur when you install, uninstall, or upgrade a program on a Windows-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2438651

Alternate:

Unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister Windows Installer. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. On the "Start" menu, click "Run:.
  2. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /unreg", and then press ENTER.
  3. On the "Start" menu, click "Run".
  4. In the "Open" box, type "msiexec /regserver", and then press ENTER.

Click Start Orb, in the Start Search box type: Regedit.

Scroll to: HKEY_lOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/services/msiserver

Verify that the SYSTEM account has Full control. If it does not, add the SYSTEM account with Full control.

Modifying REGISTRY settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of REGISTRY settings can be solved. Modifications of these<br> settings are at your own risk.

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