How to Fix the 'Windows Installer Has Stopped Working' Error on Windows 7

Sometimes when you are trying to install a new program on your PC, you might encounter difficulties if your Windows Installer doesn’t work properly. In this case, you will see the error “Windows Installer Has Stopped Working" on your screen. Don’t worry, you can fix it. Read on to discover how.

How to Fix the "Windows Installer Has Stopped Working" Error on Windows 7

If you see a “Windows Installer Has Stopped Working”, follow these steps to fix it:

1) Click on the Start button and select Run, then type regedit. (You can also open the Run window by pressing Windows + R keys simultaneously).

2) Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoft SQMClientWindowsDisabledSessions.

3) Look for the MachineThrottling key and delete it.

4) Close the registry editor and restart your PC.

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