Microsoft KB Archive/308924

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

Article ID: 308924

Article Last Modified on 1/31/2007

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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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This article was previously published under Q308924

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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 You must install a Windows service pack that contains a newer version of the Windows Installer Service.

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This issue can occur if an outdated version of Windows Installer is installed.

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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.

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