C++ 2005 Redistributable Error

am trying to install some new software, but I get the following error in the

middle of the installation: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable

Installer Returned an Error. Error 1601. This is during the point where the

software tries to install this program.

I tried to install on another computer and it worked fine. However, I need

this on my main computer. Anybody have any insight as to what's going on and

how I fix it? Thanks in advance!

Sometime on another forumtold me to try the following which did not work.

Can anyone help?

This error occurs when the Microsoft Windows Installer Service has been

corrupted on the system. The Windows Installer Service is considered a core

component of some Windows operating systems (Windows XP and later). If a core

operating system component is corrupted, in some cases, the issue can only be

addressed if the operating system itself is repaired or reinstalled.

SOLUTION!:

Go here to reinstall your install shield:

http://consumerdocs.installshield.com/se...

IF that doesnt work, then:

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Manually register the Windows Installer executable:

1.

Launch Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E or select Start >

Run and type explorer.

2.

Browse to the Windows System folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System32 or

C:\WINNT\System32.

3.

Locate the file msiexec.exe. Note the location (path) to the file. Use this

path to register msiexe.exe using the instructions in the Consumer Central

article How Do I Manually Register a File? In this article, follow the

instructions under the heading "Follow these steps to register an executable,

or .exe, file."

The link to "Consumer Central article How Do I Manually Register a File?"

is:http://consumerdocs.installshield.com/se...

Follow these steps to register DLLs or OCXs:

1. On the Taskbar, select Start > Run.

2. In the Open field, type regsvr32 "<path>\NameOfFile.extension", where

<path> is the directory where the file is located on your computer and

NameOfFile.extension is the name of the file. For example:

regsvr32 "C:\Windows\System32\Mydll.dll"

3. Press Enter.

4. If the file registers successfully, the following message appears on the

screen:

Follow these steps to register an executable, or .exe, file:

1. On the Taskbar, select Start > Run.

2. In the Open field, type "<path>\NameOfFile.exe" /REGSERVER, where <path>

is the directory where the file is located on your computer and

NameOfFile.exe is the name of the file. For example:

"C:\Program Files\MyAppLocation\MyApp.exe" /REGSERVER

3. Press Enter.

Most executables do not display any message boxes when registered. It

depends on how the application is created. Some applications when registered

may open on your computer.