Try this: http://tinyurl.com/rb51 "The computer might have lost the association to .msi file type. Just run the following commands from a DOS window and it will restore the associations. Run them in the same sequence as below msiexec /unregserver msiexec /regserver But for more detail, look here: http://tinyurl.com/rb5r Remember to have a restore point enabled before you do this. Shit happens, you know? Did you install ERUNT? That'll do just as good as System Restore, IMO. I hate XP. HTH, armando On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:00:12 -0700, "Lewis & Becky" wrote: I am having a difficult time getting some programs to install.. Or to get them to un-install... I keep getting an error message that says That I need a new windows installer... Now I know it is what it says it is... But where do I get another one.. To repair or replace my existing one???? skyhawk ________________________________________________ PeoplePC: It's for people. And it's just smart. http://www.peoplepc.com VIEW ARCHIVES @ //www.freelists.org UNSUBSCRIBE by sending email to triadtechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the Subject field. To VIEW/CHANGE your subscription status go to //www.freelists.org/webpage/triadtechtalk Contact List Owner - dbcfour@xxxxxxx