Can't install ANY PROGRAMS on a Server 2003 Standard Edition
I have run a Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 for years with no problems. I can no longer install ANY program, even the "FixIt" program. I get a similar Runtime Error as I do when trying to install any other program. The error I get with "FixIt" is ..... Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error! C:\Windows\temp\RunB... The errors gotten with ALL other program install attempts is .... Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error! C:\Windows\system32\msiexec.exe I have tried dozens of solutions from Microsoft's support site with no luck. I have downloaded and replaced all the dll files, exe files, etc indicated in those solutions to no avail. The only thing I have found was an article concerning the Microsoft ProClarity program (kb 2003976) where it mentions renaming several dll files related to the C++Library. I didn't want to do this until I asked someone. I don't want to crash the server. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
July 21st, 2012 6:25am

These ones may help. How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows Server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816579 How to integrate Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 files into the Windows Server 2003 installation folder http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950349 Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows] Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.
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July 21st, 2012 11:11am

These ones may help. How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows Server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816579 How to integrate Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 files into the Windows Server 2003 installation folder http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950349 Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows] Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.
July 21st, 2012 11:18am

Thanks Dave. I'll give that a try and see what happens.
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July 21st, 2012 2:29pm

You're welcome. Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows] Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.
July 21st, 2012 3:11pm

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