Windows Installer problem...help!

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ProjectJAY

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Apr 13, 2009
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Im trying to download Steam to get into the whole PC gaming thing. Im using Windows XP (pretty vintage, i know) but every time i try to run the installation Windows Installer keeps coming up with the following message:

The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance.

Well its definetly not running in safe mode and considering im sixteen (and living in Scotland, we dont know how to use technology) im in no position to contact tech support.
if someone could help me with this problem i will be in your debt!
 

TheMushroomClub

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Windows installer is not correctly installed. Install it with windows installer. No, but seriously, search for windows installer and see if it comes up with an install file.
 

ProjectJAY

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OK, new problem

thanks to OneHP, the Installer now works and i got into the installation, but now the installation ends once ive chosen a file directory due to a 'Fatal Error'

anyone else had this issue?