How to start Windows Installer in Safe Mode in Windows Vista

Subject explains it all. I need to remove iTunes (as the latest update is
causing a blue screen), my desktop only boots in safe mode w/o networking.
Needless to say, Windows Installer is disabled in safe mode (iTunes depends
on Windows Installer). I tried the Windows XP knowledge based article to
start the installer service, to no avail. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
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JCC

"John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:607C4ADE-81D8-4C55-AE22-F0147DC12B22@microsoft.com...
> Subject explains it all. I need to remove iTunes (as the latest update is
> causing a blue screen), my desktop only boots in safe mode w/o networking.
> Needless to say, Windows Installer is disabled in safe mode (iTunes
> depends
> on Windows Installer). I tried the Windows XP knowledge based article to
> start the installer service, to no avail. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated.


Start > Run > Type 'msconfig' > OK > Boot > SafeBoot etc...

Tried that, no success. Tried again just to make sure and no success.
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JC


"Dave" wrote:

> "John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:607C4ADE-81D8-4C55-AE22-F0147DC12B22@microsoft.com...
> > Subject explains it all. I need to remove iTunes (as the latest update is
> > causing a blue screen), my desktop only boots in safe mode w/o networking.
> > Needless to say, Windows Installer is disabled in safe mode (iTunes
> > depends
> > on Windows Installer). I tried the Windows XP knowledge based article to
> > start the installer service, to no avail. Any help would be greatly
> > appreciated.
>
>
> Start > Run > Type 'msconfig' > OK > Boot > SafeBoot etc...
>
>

John did you have any success? i am dealing with a similiar issue and
cannot find the key.


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embecee

Hi,

What is the exact problem?

If the system only boot to safe mode, then run System Restore from there and
restore the computer to just before the problem started.

How to use System Restore in Windows Vista:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/restoresysv.html

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org


embecee wrote:
> John did you have any success? i am dealing with a similiar issue and
> cannot find the key.

Most of us are used to installing an application update over an existing
version of the program. However, for many programs in Vista, the old program
must be completely uninstalled before the update or new program can be
successfully installed. Download and installation of programs or updates
sometimes fails, leaving broken install debris. Normal uninstall processes
on Vista are generally inadequate, often leaving program remnant files and
orphaned registry entries on your system. Buildup of this install/uninstall
debris can block normal program installation, impair proper program
functioning, generate any number of error messages, and degrade Vista
performance.

Complete removal of broken installs and incomplete uninstalls is essential
for normal install processes to occur. You can do this retroactively, after
debris buildup has accumulated to the point of major computer malfunction,
using a good registry scanner/cleaner. It is preferred to do this
proactively, cleaning file remnants and registry entries after each
uninstall, preventing debris buildup. Proactively, you can remove this
install/uninstall debris manually with help from Windows Install CleanUp
Utility or you can use Smarty Uninstaller.

The best way to remove all the remnants of a partially uninstalled program
or a broken install is to use Smarty Uninstaller. This program will scan
your system and list all the programs on your computer, including "broken"
parts of programs. It will then run the program's uninstaller (if present),
and then rescan to list any pieces left on your system. Clicking Cleanup
will then remove all traces of your program and installation of the new or
update program can then proceed normally.

A link to Smarty Uninstaller and other information about install/uninstall
problems can be found at the following tutorial. For information on removing
an empty listing from your Programs and Features, see the second tutorial.
The third and fourth links are to good registry scanner/cleaner programs. If
the preceding doesn’t solve your problem, see the fifth link about your
Repair Vista Options.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/87...ram-vista.html

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/86...all-entry.html

http://www.ccleaner.com/

http://wisecleaner.com/download.html

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/10...-sequence.html


"John" wrote:

> Subject explains it all. I need to remove iTunes (as the latest update is
> causing a blue screen), my desktop only boots in safe mode w/o networking.
> Needless to say, Windows Installer is disabled in safe mode (iTunes depends
> on Windows Installer). I tried the Windows XP knowledge based article to
> start the installer service, to no avail. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated.
> --
> JCC