windows installer 3.1.40002435 not properly installed

[purvagarg]

I want to access programs like microsoft excel but I am getting an error messag that says "Windows installer service could not be accessed. Windows ma not be properly installed." I dont know why I am getting this problem? Can anyone please help. Thanks

[Tomthegreat]

Check the article on "Error "Windows Installer service could not be accessed" occurs when you try to add or remove a program in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003" from here - http://support.microsoft.com/default...roduct=win2000

[Justvicks]

You can also troubleshoot your problems by following the below links:

Basic troubleshooting steps for Windows Installer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907749

"The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" error message when you install a program in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315353

How to resolve Common "Windows Installer" Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175