Microsoft KB Archive/935081

= Error message when you try to install a product that uses the InstallShield installer on a computer that is running Administrator's Pak: &quot;The InstallShield Engine (ikernel.exe) could not be launched&quot; =

Article ID: 935081

Article Last Modified on 7/4/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Winternals Administrator's Pak 4.2
 * Winternals Administrator's Pak 5.0

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SYMPTOMS
You have a computer that is running Winternals Administrator's Pak. When you try to install a product that uses the InstallShield installer, you may receive the following error message:

The InstallShield Engine (Ikernel.exe) could not be launched. Error Loading Type Library/DLL patch

Additionally, you cannot continue with the installation.



CAUSE
This problem occurs when InstallShield components on the computer are corrupted or missing.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, use the following methods. After you complete a method, run Setup. If Setup does not work, go to the next method.

Method 1
Delete the files that are in Temp directory.

Method 2
Delete the following folder:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine

Method 3
Follow these steps:  Open the following folder:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32

 In this folder, delete the folder that contains the IKernel.exe file.  Install and run the InstallShield installer. To do this, visit the following Web site:

http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108322



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Additional query words: Winternals KB 30184, InstallShield Engine, error, ikernel.exe, dll error

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