Unable to install Windows XP SP3, Win Installer 3.1 or 4.5

[Bob]

After reinstalling XP SP2 from CD to resolve logon issues, Windows updated
all updates to Jan 09. But now I need to update the Windows Installer from
3.0 to 3.1 0r the latest 4.5 I receive this error "Error Code: 0x80070005 ".
I also tried to download and install SP3 with no luck. I shut off the Norton
Virus, then tried to install, no luck. I've run out of ideas.
Bob

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How to re-install Windows Installer:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_reinstall_the_windows_i.htm

Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable (v2)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable
(Latest version of Windows Installer)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

Also:
Common Windows Installer Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=555175

Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

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[TaurArian]

Bob wrote:
:: After reinstalling XP SP2 from CD to resolve logon issues, Windows

0x80070005 - Permissions issue. You can reset registry and file ACLs to
their Default state by following the directions here:
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx

or

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222
How to reset security settings back to the defaults

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

What TaurArian said, plus...

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
"Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
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