HOW TO: Use Windows Installer Cleanup

Version: 2.06 - Present
Operating System(s): ALL

Description:

The Windows Installer Clean Up Utility is designed to allow you to safely remove Windows Installer settings from your computer in the event of a problem. Windows Installer may become damaged if:

• Your computer's registry becomes corrupt
• You or someone else inadvertently changes a registry setting used by the Windows Installer, resulting in a problem - The installation of a program that uses Windows Installer (for example, Polaris Digital Wrench) is interrupted.
• There are multiple instances of Setup running simultaneously, or an instance of Setup is "blocked"

Installing the Cleanup Utility:

There are several versions of the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility. The one you need depends on what operating system you are using. You can find the setup program on your Digital Wrench CD.

If you are using Windows 95, 98, or ME then you will find the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility here (assuming 'D' is the drive letter for your CD):

• D:\Utilities\Installer Cleanup\95-98-ME\msicu.exe

If you are using Windows NT, 2000, or XP then you will find the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility here (assuming 'D' is the drive letter for your CD):

• D:\Utilities\Installer Cleanup\NT-2K-XP\msicuu.exe
  

Run the appropriate setup file and follow the directions to install the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility.

Using the Cleanup Utility:

To run the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility, select it from the Start Menu's list of programs. Select "EFI Diagnostic System" and click the "Remove" button. Click OK when a warning pops up. Your Digital Wrench install should be cleaned now.