Fix for the Windows 7 Windows Installer crashing Issue - Its Working

[alsiladka]

I got this in my RSS feeds today from WindowsConnected blog.
WindowsConnected article here - Windows Installer Crashing on Win7? Chris has the answer! - The Stone Blog - Windows Connected
And the original source here - SQM Client Causing Crashing in Windows 7 at Chris123NT’s Blog
The fix is fairly simple though it involves editing the registry and a group policy.

It worked for me though, was facing the Windows Installer crashing issue while installing ESET Nod32 4 beta.

There are two workarounds for this issue. One may only be temporary, while the other should be permanent. I will list the permanent method here so everyone can cure the issue once and for all.

1. Delete the string values (Except for (Default)) in HKLM\Software\Microsoft\SQMClient\Windows\DisabledSessions
   
2. Start gpedit.msc
   
3. Expand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand System, expand Internet Communication Management, and then click Internet Communication settings.
   
4. In the details pane, double-click Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program, and then click Enabled.

Nice and Easy

 

[thexfactor]

thanx a lot man ... it worked