windows installer

[graycoop]

I have suddenly developed trouble with reading adobe content after download.
unable to extract embedded font YXVDLH+Helvetica-bold. error opening file .

is returned it seems windows installer is at fault in adobe it produces a series of dots and will not re load from web is there a method to restore windows installer as in the past it has functioned. I have vista and adobe 9
many thanks graycoop

[Fusion]

What makes you think Windows Installer is at fault?

Does your error show when opening <u>all</u> pdf's or just downloaded ones from a certain site?

Have you tried --&gt;&gt; Foxit &lt;&lt;-- as a temporary alternative to try to compare with Adobe Reader?

[graycoop]

Thank you very much for your interest. Just tried to download foxit and recieved Windows installer server could not be accessed this can occur if windows installer is not correctly installed contact support personnel for assistance Trying to access help from this scource is like walking through jelly As it has been OK previously it does not make sense. anything I try to download fails
graycoop

[Fusion]

Have a read of this link --&gt;&gt; "Windows Installer Cannot Be Accessed" Error &lt;&lt;--

Hope the solution in 'Rameshs' reply works for you.

[graycoop]

Thanks fusion followed everything suggested. got stuck on msiserver.zip unzip file could not find merge, anyway none of the other suggestions worked back to sqare one im afraid graycoop

[Fusion]

Try download this direct --&gt;&gt; msiserver Reg File &lt;&lt;--

Save to your Desktop -&gt; Right click/Merge.

[graycoop]

Followed advice successfully,and restarted windows merge accepted I have several items to view but get the same reult with UNABLE TOEXTRACT EMBEDDED FONT tried re- downloading foxit but was returned windows service could not be accessed etc nothing seem to change it appears possibly windows installer has to be re-set somehow
once again i appreciate your imput thank you
graycoop

[Fusion]

I think I would be tempted to install the appropriate Vista --&gt;&gt; Windows Installer &lt;&lt;--

[graycoop]

as extra I went to services / windows installer / right clicked local services/start. returned Windows services on local comp started and then stopped some services stop automatically if not in use by other services or programmes does this throw any light on the subject? g

[BurrWalnut]

You could try reregistering it by clicking the Windows Orb (Start), type cmd in the search box and press Enter.

Now type msiexec /unregister &amp;&amp; msiexec /regserver (note the four spaces) and press Enter. Finally, close the cmd prompt.