Unable to download apple updates due to problem with windows installer

I 'm unable to download updates on itunes, icloud on my computer because of problem with windows installer. How do I fix the problem?

because of problem with windows installer.
What's the precise text of the message, please? (There's a few different ones I can think of that you might be getting.)

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    so i tried to uninstall and download from site and still got the same error..
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    the link from d6d24r94 who was the first person to respond fixed my problem. heres the link ---->
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    Repair your Apple Software Update.
    Go to START/ALL PROGRAMS/Apple Software Update. If it offers you a newer version of Apple Software Update, do it but Deselect any other software offered at the same time. Once done, try another iTunes install
    If you don't find ASU in All Program, go to Control Panel, Add & Remove programs and repair it.

  • Has anybody had the following error while trying to download iTunes 10.5? There is a problem with Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run.

    Has anybody had the following error while trying to download iTunes 10.5? There is a problem with Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run.

    Go to "control panel" then "add or remove programs".  Highlight "Apple software update"  Choose "change" click "Repair"  This should do the trick.  Then download and install iTunes 10.5 again.

  • HT1349 Hi all,I have just purchased new iphone but have difficulty in completing the itunes download with message : problem with Windows installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected.

    Hi all,I have just purchased new iphone but have difficulty in completing the itunes download with message : problem with Windows installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected.
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    Perhaps let's first try updating your Apple Software Update.
    Launch Apple Software Update ("Start > All Programs > Apple Software Update"). Does it launch and offer you a newer version of Apple Software Update? If so, choose to install just that update to Apple Software Update. (Deselect any other software offered at the same time.)
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    I tried to install iTunes 10.5 this morning but an error appeared saying "problem with windows installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run." Can someone please help

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    If you're installing iTunes for the first time have you tried redownloading the installer package? Perhaps the file you downloaded originally is corrupted...
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/
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    If you're updating iTunes to the most recent version try repairing the Apple Software Update program on your computer. It's under the add/remove programs.
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    2. Open Add/Remove programs (called "Programs and Features" in Windows 7)
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    Fingers crossed!

  • Problem with windows installer

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    Select CD-ROM Boot Type Error...: Apple Support Communities
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    Vista 64-bit Macbook 2008
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    Found answer for anyone else curious.  I love the apple community.  Thanks guys for help!
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3551

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    I am trying to upgrade itunes.  I am running windows vista 64.  Everytime I try to upgrade I get an error that says Problem with windows installer package.  Anyone know how to fix this?

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  • Can't install itunes due to a problem with windows installer package

    hello there i can't install itunes due to a problem with the windows installer package i found a page on this site (here is the link) http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304405 i done every thing on it and i still haven't been able to fix the problem i have tryed the following unstalling itunes deleteing the registry keys deleteing all the temp files disableing all anit-virus software and anit-spyware. runing cc clearner downloading a new installer for itunes and windows installer and the script thing. and trying to reinstall. nothing seems to work i don't know what else to do this is the error message i get when i try to install i tunes. "there is a problem with this windows installer package.
    A program required for thsi install to complete could not be run.
    Contact your suupport personnel or package vendor."
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    Message was edited by: Joe_TLC

    I pulled my brains out trying to figure this bug out and I may have a solution for you.
    All of it installed fine in my desktop, but a friend's laptop got the error you mentioned on quicktime, itunes, flash, officeXP and about anything else I tried to load for him.
    If you look in: C:\documents and settings\<username>\Local Settings\Temp there will be an iTunes install log...open it in Notepad and see if it isn't exiting with a 1619 error while running msiexec.exe
    If this is the case, this fix should work for you.
    Seems some configurations of XP (and possibly Vista) aren't allowing full administrator rights to the account you set up when you installed XP (even though User Editor says you do have those rights.)
    I read 2 MS articles and turned off simple file sharing, then gave ownership of the entire C: drive to the administrator. Logged the admin account off, logged his "admin" account in, and then gave rights to his personal directory to his account (c:\docs and settings\<username>)
    Once I did that, every install that had previously errored out performed flawlessly.
    The MS articles in question:
    http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316309 (1619 error)
    and
    http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308419 (how to set special permissions)
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  • Unable to install iTunes 10.5 on Win 7 laptop - "Problem with Windows Installer program"

    I get the following when trying to install version 10.5
    I have uninstalled everything Apple, emptied temp files, restarted the computer and I'm still unable to install the lasted iTunes.
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    1. Go to softpedia.com
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  • Problem with Windows Installer Package.. during download of itunes... HELP!

    I recently got an ipod touch for school, and we're using a computer with windows XP. we had itunes, but my brother didn't think we needed it so we deleted it. Now trying to install itunes 8, we're getting this message:
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    I've been trying to update my 10.6 iTunes because my IO6 devices only require 10.7 but windows installer has been giving me problems. I've got error messages such as;
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    "Windows installer could not be accessed. This can oocur if you are running windows in a safe mode or windows installer is not correctly installed."
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    I hope someone can help me with this.

    Is this on a 64-bit system, steffi? If so, try the following user tip:
    "The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" error messages when installing iTunes for Windows on 64-bit systems

  • ERROR 1721, problem with windows installer package

    i have windows vista basic on a acer aspire 5535, itunes has always worked on my laptop until apple asked me if i wanted to update so i did (i believe the update was for itunes 9/9.2) after this update i am unable to install itunes and get the error 1721 message saying
    There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support or package vendor.
    i have tried EVERYTHING that i have found on the internet about this, i mean everything and i am ready to give up! does anyone know how to fix this? its so frustrating as i need itunes and i know it once did work on my laptop.
    i've tried command prompts, registry cleaners.. the works.
    please help!?

    Hi,
    I like many others choose to update to itunes 10. Straight after installing the software itunes was not working. :s I was annoyed! So follow a message board followed the instructions. Uninstalled it complete, out of Program files everywhere even downloaded a really good uni-installer program to clean everythin up.
    Now Quick Time 7.6 installs. iTunes 10 gets all the way to the end then you get a error message: "THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDOWS INSTALLER PACKAGE. A PROGRAM REQUIRED FOR THIS INSTALL TO COMPLETE COULD NOT BE RUN CONTACT YOUR SUPPORT PERSONNEL OR PACKAGE VENDOR."
    Somebody please help me my life is dull with out the constant flow of new music onto my ipod. :((

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