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When ever i try to install a file that uses .msi, all it does is open notepad with a bunch of jibberish. How can i repair Windows installer to get this issue fixed?
PC specs:
Windows 7
Phenom II 955BE 3.2Ghz
4Gb RAM
AMD Radeon HD 6850
EDIT: I fixed it. here is how for anyone else who may have this issue:
Start a command prompt (Start - Run - cmd.exe)
Type the command: C:\> ftype Msi.Package
If the response is Msi.Package="%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /i "%1" then continue to the next step.
If it is not found type C:\> ftype Msi.Package="%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /i "%1"
Continue to the next step
Type the command: C:\> assoc .msi
If there is no association (the most normal problem) type:
C:\> assoc .msi=Msi.Package
PC specs:
Windows 7
Phenom II 955BE 3.2Ghz
4Gb RAM
AMD Radeon HD 6850
EDIT: I fixed it. here is how for anyone else who may have this issue:
Start a command prompt (Start - Run - cmd.exe)
Type the command: C:\> ftype Msi.Package
If the response is Msi.Package="%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /i "%1" then continue to the next step.
If it is not found type C:\> ftype Msi.Package="%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /i "%1"
Continue to the next step
Type the command: C:\> assoc .msi
If there is no association (the most normal problem) type:
C:\> assoc .msi=Msi.Package
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