MSIExec error when re-installing printer drivers

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Hello,
Recently I had to uninstall and install again drivers for my printer since Windows went crazy and did not let the printer accept Word document to print. But when installing it shows MSIExec error (image below). I tried to uninstall all the printer goodies (apps and help center), tried to clean registers manually with regedit and tried to change data USB connector. No success.
Since I live in Czech Republic, use czech version of Windows and czech installer, the text shows in czech. The important is below.
What's that error kind of and what does the return code mean? How to fix it?
Using printer LaserJet 100 color MPF M175a on Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit edition...
Please, help quickly, I need to print some important document...
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Hey @Polda18,
Generally the error 'an install operation took too long to execute' is related to system files on your actual computer. There should be no reason you would need to increase the RAM on your computer. Cleaning up the registry is not a bad idea but I'm going to suggest a few more steps first under your normal User Account.
Step 1: Install Using HP Smart Install:
1. Press the Power button or switch to turn off the product, if it is not off already.
2. Disconnect the USB cable from both the product and the computer, if you already connected it.
3. Press the Power button or switch to turn on the product.
4. Reconnect the USB cable to the product and to the computer
The HP Smart Install program should start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Should this also fail, please proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Disable Smart Install:
On the front panel of your printer select the 'Setup' button (the wrench)
Under the Setup menu right arrow over to Service Menu and select OK
Under Service Menu right arrow to 'Smart Install' and select OK
Under Smart Install please turn OFF this feature and select OK
Once Smart Install is disabled, proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Run a Selective Startup on the Computer:
Click on your Start menu and in the 'search programs and files' box type msconfig and hit enter
A System Configuration Utility box will now open. Under the 'general' window select 'Selective Startup' and only uncheck 'Load Startup Items'
Click on the 'Services' tab at the top
At the very bottom select the checkbox for 'Hide all Microsoft Services'
Select 'Disable All' on the right
Select Apply and then OK and restart your computer when prompted
Step 4: Run an SFC /SCANNOW:
This is a scan that will run on your computer. Should it identify any system corruption it will tell you. Should the scan request that you insert your Operating System disk it does indicate that you have a corruption of your actual computer and your Operating System will need to be reinstalled.
Go to your Start menu and type CMD
CMD will populate as an option above, right click on this and 'run as admin'
When Command Prompt opens type sfc /scannow and hit enter
Allow the scan to complete and take note of any errors it may fine
Restart your computer once the scan is complete
Step 5: Run Windows Updates:
Please ensure that all your Windows Updates have been completed.
Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Update.
In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.
If any updates are found, click Install updates.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Install Windows updates
Once these steps are complete try to install your software and drivers again. Please let me know if these steps resolved the issue. Should you end up getting any other error messages please let me know. Good luck!
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