Windows Installer (again)

[pavhill]

I am having problems with Installer, I'm getting the dreaded 'Cannot access Installer' box. Problem is, due to a move of home, I cannot find a startup disk. I have tried Restoring, but I do not have any restore points which helped the problem.
My rig is a Dell Inspiron 1545 with Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
T5800 @2.00GHz
3.00 GB RAM
32-bit OS
Vista Home Premium

So, I appear to have no means of repairing Installer. If I download Installer 4.5 would I need a working Installer to install it???
I am not very technical, so please keep reply in plain English!!

Many thanks

 

[richc46]

Welcome
This information may help.
Error "The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" in Windows Vista - The Winhelponline Blog
There is nothing to download and you should not download anything unless you are sure that it is safe.

 

[pavhill]

Thanks for that, followed the instructions, but the application which first 'told' me I had a problem with Installer has now frozen, and I cannot try Installer using that.
The app in question is Calibre, which is an ebook management programme, having regular updates which obviously need installing, and this is why I first saw that I had a problem.
I assume I now have to use my latest Restore point to sort this problem out?
Thanks again

 

[richc46]

If you have a restore point that will help.

 

[pavhill]

Thanks Rich, I'll do that. Won't be back on here tonight, have to get an early night?