Error Code: 2147024891 (Problem with Program Updates and Windows Installer)

Question

when i check for  program updates an error occurs.The error number is 2147024891.There is also a problem with windows installer.It does not install any programs and a message appears saying that the windows might in safe mode or windows installer might not be properly installed.

Answer 1

Hi Uswa,

-      What’s the exact (verbatim) error message you receive?

-      How long have you had this issue?

Windows Update issue:

I’d suggest you to check the Windows Update history for any error messages.

Also see How to read the Windowsupdate.log file

Windows Installer issue:

Follow these methods:

Method 1: Unregister and reregister Windows Installer service.

To do this, follow these steps:

a.    Click “Start”, type “cmd”in the Start search box.

b.    Right-click “cmd” and select “Run as administrator”.

c.    Type the following commands and hit Enter after each command:

msiexec /unreg

msiexec /regserver

Method 2: Perform System File Checker Scan (SFC) scan

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SFC tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of the system files by using the correct versions.

See How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7

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Gokul - Microsoft Support

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