Article ID: 308924 - Last Review: January 31, 2007 - Revision: 3.2

Money 2002: Error Message: This Installation Package Cannot Be Installed by the Windows Installer Service

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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Money 2002, you receive an error message similar to the following:
This installation package cannot be installed by the Windows Installer Service. You must install a Windows service pack that contains a newer version of the Windows Installer Service.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if an outdated version of Windows Installer is installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, manually start the installation of Money. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Quit all programs that are running.
  2. Insert your Money 2002 CD-ROM. Press and hold down the SHIFT key when you insert the CD-ROM to prevent Money Setup from starting automatically.
  3. On the desktop, double-click My Computer.
  4. Double-click the CD-ROM drive.
  5. Double-click msiw9x.exe, and then follow online instructions.
  6. Restart your computer.
  7. Double-click My Computer.
  8. Double-click your CD-ROM drive.
  9. Double-click Setup.exe to install Money 2002.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Money 2002 Standard Edition, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows 95
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