Windows XP Tips : Install/Uninstall Applications in Safe Mode
March 14, 2009 Windows XP Tips
When installing any software and it has not been done correctly, Windows will refuse to boot after restart. Windows can be booted in safe mode in such circumstances but the installer will not work. When 
re-booting in safe mode, you need to create a registry entry for Windows installer for it to install.
NB:
If you use the registry editor incorrectly, you might cause serious problems that might require you to reinstall your operating system. Keep a backup of registry before editing.
To create a “Registry entry”, open command prompt (Run>Cmd). Type the following command in the Window – REG ADD
HKLMSYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlSafeBootMinimalMSIServer/VE/TREG_SZ/F/D%Service%
You can also create a entry from registry editor. Next start the Windows Installer Service by typing net startmsiserver. Once this is done, you will be able to install/uninstall applications in safe mode.
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Ive done this procedure an its not working for me its still telling me iit can’t be started in safe mode… and I’ve done everything right????? Please Help!!