When you decide to install new programs on your PC, the Windows Installer is the most likely candidate to handle all of the installation and setup processes. When it is corrupt or having problems, you will have a hard time when trying to install or uninstall software. This can appear as error messages like:

* “The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed”

* “Windows Installer Service Couldn’t be Started”

* “Could Not Start the Windows Installer Service on Local Computer…”

If you have run into one of these error messages, you will need to repair the messed up install of Windows Installer. This can be done by you if you are capable and if not it could be challenging. If you are uncomfortable repairing it on your own, you can call a repair guy or take your PC to the location where you purchased it and speak with the IT team (at Best Buy this is called the Geek Squad and a Circuit City it is known as Firedog).

An easier choice that won’t cost you an arm and a leg is to use a Registry Cleaner program like Registry Mechanic. This type of software will conduct a scan (at no cost normally) and identify issues with your windows registry that may be interacting with your Windows installer ability to operate. If the software finds problems, you can decide whether or not to buy it to repair the error and get your Windows Installer up and running correctly.

Many error messages on your PC may be caused by issues in your Windows registry. The more programs you install and remove from a computer can clog up your system which might case these types of problems. If only a few of the codes and data in the registry disagree with one and other, they can cause errors and problems – similar to this Windows Installer error.

There are many programs on the market today capable of solving this problem. To find the one for you, simply visit your favorite software review or download site and read customer reviews. You can also go to trusted magazines like PC Magazine and see if they have a recommended choice. Some of the most commonly used programs include RegCure, Error Doctor, Registry Fix and Registry Mechanic.

As discussed earlier, just about all of these programs offer a demo version so you can test them out before you have to make a buying decision.