windows xp service pack 2 acting up

[allbusiness]

I can't use the Windows Installer to install any programs in SP2 XP.. it gives me an error telling me that the Windows Installer is not running properly. I've checked services and it is running fine... any tips?

All the latest updates are installed.

 

[xorppa]

something's defenately wrong, why dont use your BETA ID to report to microsoft, http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/IssueReports/ReportForm.aspx and if you haven't got your beta from microsoft, reinstall

 

[Sapience____]

I can't use the Windows Installer to install any programs in SP2 XP.. it gives me an error telling me that the Windows Installer is not running properly. I've checked services and it is running fine... any tips?

All the latest updates are installed.

Is it using the installer which is with xpsp2 beta(LV)?

If not trawl around for the installer download, diasble it in processes and reinstall a newer version.

Might help.

I am sure about a year ago a beta of win installer 3 was available here.