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Windows Installer

Default Description:

Adds, modifies, and removes applications provided as a Windows Installer (*.msi) package. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

This service is required for software applications that install using .msi files. If no applications that you have will install properly or you get an error that involves "RPC Service," place this service in to Automatic or Manual. Only disable this service after you have completed installation of your applications, mainly Office and such. I am not aware how many Games actually use MSI Files. In an idle state, this service uses about 3.4 MB of RAM. Put it to manual to save that amount.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Manual
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): MSIServer

Display Name: Windows Installer

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe /V

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Windows Installer needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Windows Installer to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)