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How do I fix Windows 8 installation failed?

How do I fix Windows 8 installation failed?

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  1. a. Press Windows Key + W to open the Setting Search screen.
  2. b.It will show you the list of installed updates in your Windows 8 system. Now select the update package that you want to uninstall.
  3. c. Wait for some time till the uninstallation process for finishes.
  4. d. Reboot Your System.

How do you fix a broken Windows Installer?

  1. Click Start. , type services.
  2. Right-click Windows Installer, and then click Properties.
  3. If the Startup type box is set to Disabled, change it to Manual.
  4. Click OK to close the Properties window.
  5. Right-click the Windows Installer service, and then click Start.
  6. Try to install or to uninstall again.

Why is my Windows Installer not working?

3] Windows Installer Service could not be accessed You may see the message Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This usually happens if the Windows Installer Engine is corrupted, installed incorrectly, or disabled. You will need to fix either the corruption or fix the configuration or enable it.

What to do if Windows installer does not start?

Right-click Windows Installer, and then click Properties. If the Startup type box is set to Disabled, change it to Manual. Click OK to close the Properties window. Right-click the Windows Installer service, and then click Start. The service should start without errors.

Where do I find automatic repair in Windows 8?

To access Automatic Repair in the Windows Recovery Environment you need to go to the Windows 8 Start Screen and type Advanced. When the search results appear click on the Settings category as shown below. Now click on the option labeled Advanced startup options and you will be brought to the General PC Settings screen.

How to troubleshoot Windows Installer errors in Windows XP?

Click Start , type services.msc in the Search box or click Run then type services.msc in the dialog (Windows XP or Windows Server 2003), and then press Enter to open Services. Right-click Windows Installer, and then click Properties. If the Startup type box is set to Disabled, change it to Manual. Click OK to close the Properties window.

How can I install Windows 8.1 on my computer?

If you need to install or reinstall Windows 8.1, you can use the tools on this page to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply). Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.