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    RickJ Posts: 7,762, Reputation: 864
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    May 11, 2007, 09:34 AM
    Install folder is missing from my Windows (XP) folder
    How odd. Tried to install a program and got "1607: Unable to install InstallShield Scripting Runtime".

    I found the fix options at microsoft.com but one of them refers to C:\Windows\Installer - and I realize I don't have it!

    How the heck it disappeared I have no clue :confused:

    Hope hope hoping to not have to reinstall windows.

    Is this a stupid question?: Can I just copy the Installer folder from another XP machine into the Windows folder of the computer that it's missing from?

    Thanks!
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    May 11, 2007, 10:52 AM
    Installer is a hidden folder. :) You'll need to unhide system files first.
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    May 11, 2007, 11:24 AM
    Make sure your system is FULLY patched as the installer was a recent, post SP2, update.
    Failing that try system restore.
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    RickJ Posts: 7,762, Reputation: 864
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    May 11, 2007, 11:32 AM
    I've got hidden folders visible. I'll hope to find I'm missing a Windows patch or update. Thanks!
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