Windows Installer error for activesync..

[JPshake]

Well i was going to use activesync to transfer my exe and rar. files to extract them and for media player, but i keep getting this error when i try to intsall the activesync. I cant use activesync unless i install it.

[kaos]

first a couple questions.

1. is the error on your pc or the phone when you get it?

if its on your phone go under connection for usb on my mogul i get there by going to settings> connections>usb to pc> uncheck advanced network functionality. that fixed my errors on that issue for me..

2.if not phone what os are you running? example: vista,xp?

let me know I am more then glad to help.let me know what ya find.

[JPshake]

Its on my pc, i got windows xp. And it states the my windows installer is on safe mode or its installed incorrectly.

[kaos]

usually you can end up removing a value for it regediting with some programs very easily.I myself have done it.You can use your xp disc in safe mode to check your system files and it would fix.To do this To do this simply go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:
sfc /scannow . or you can also use regcure to fix.Google it and you can find it .in your case look for a portable version.this way it doesn't require any installation at all.just click and run. see below for more info on it.

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[JPshake]

well the scannow on Run just varified that the files are protected and thats it. But do i have to pay for Regcure, because i dont really wnat to pay for it. Is there any other way i can get around this?

[D/\SH]

did you download from the disc that came with the phone or off the net. if from the disc try the one from the net and see what thats does. the disc has been known to have quite a few problems with the activesync that comes on it.

[kaos]

Originally Posted by JPshake

well the scannow on Run just varified that the files are protected and thats it. But do i have to pay for Regcure, because i dont really wnat to pay for it. Is there any other way i can get around this?

regcure is freeware. I use myself.Very good program.Try what dash suggested first.On the scannow issue.Did you run in safe mode as administrator?It shouldn't say protected then.

is this your message?

"The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance."

here is what you do then to attempt to fix issue

The windows installer has magically been unrecognized. Go to system32 and run msiexec /regserver and the problem will go away.
or just go to start - run
and type msiexec /regserver.

then press enter, and if it doesn't come back with an error you're away!

this should fix your issue.Remember to hit that rep/thankyou button. ^_^