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OR <br />
start-&gt; run -&gt; services.msc <br />
find &quot;windows installer&quot; service and right click -&gt; properties -&gt; startup type: select Automatic
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OR
start-> run -> services.msc
find "windows installer" service and right click -> properties -> startup type: select Automatic

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Is it just one update, or do you have this problem with all updates?
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Is it just one update, or do you have this problem with all updates?

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Thanks so much for the quick help.
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I am trying to install .NET 3.5 Framework (XP Pro Service Pack 3), get an error:<br />
The Windows installer service is unavaiable. another application may be runnign setup.<br />
I rebooted but didn't help any ideas ?
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I am trying to install .NET 3.5 Framework (XP Pro Service Pack 3), get an error:
The Windows installer service is unavaiable. another application may be runnign setup.
I rebooted but didn't help any ideas ?

Installing .NET Framework installer error

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