I accidentally deleted my installer directory

[medenko]

I came home from a trip yesterday and don't know how did i deleted my installer folder in Windows directory


Now i have problems with my installed Office 2010, can't run it.


I did try running system restore and it's saying this:

also checked this


I deleted Windows\Installer folder, is there a chance to repair? - Super User

 

[medenko]

ok it seems i can run office programs (word, excel, outlok ) directly from office folder in programs folder.....now all i gotta do is fix shortcuts in start menu, or?

 

[lehnerus2000]

Are you saying that MS Office no longer appears in "Programs and Features"?

If it is still in that list you may be able to repair it:

• Right click on the MS Office entry
• Choose "Change"
• Choose "Repair" in the Office dialogue window

 

[medenko]

i don't have repair anymore in my control panel, should i reinstall fresh? will i keep all my outlook settings?

 

[lehnerus2000]

Backup First

i don't have repair anymore in my control panel, should i reinstall fresh?

We seem to be having some communication problems.

Here are some screenshots.

Step 1
"Programs and Features"



Step 2
Right click on the MS Office entry and choose "Change"
or
Left click on the MS Office entry and choose "Change" from the Command Bar



Step 3
Choose "Repair" in the Office dialogue window


​

will i keep all my outlook settings?

I don't use Outlook.
I don't know if MS Office Repair resets all of your settings (Reinstall will probably destroy them).

Make a Backup Image before attempting any repairs/reinstalls.

I prefer to use Macrium Reflect Free Edition.
After you install it, create a recovery CD/USB
Then create your Backup Image.
Make sure you use the "Verify" option, or verify the image after you have made it.

Tutorial
Imaging with free Macrium

If anything goes wrong, you can restore your PC using the Backup Image

 

[medenko]

when i click on change just 1st screen shows then nothing

 

[lehnerus2000]

Original MS Office Installation Disc

Do you still have the original MS Office installation disc?

If the answer is yes, I would create a Backup Image and then try loading the MS Office installation disc.

It may detect your Office install and offer you the "Repair" option.

When I run my original MS Office installation disc, I see the same dialogue window that I posted above (screenshot 3).
If your installer info and/or MSOCache have been deleted you might not get those options.

​

 

[medenko]

yeah, it's not working either, i think i'll just reinstall whole windows again.


how to save all outlook settings, folders, maps, pst etc?


I JUST RUN this diagnostic



https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2667628/missing-windows-installer-cache-requires-a-computer-rebuild


and got this report


Report on Windows Installer Cache for XXX-PC

127 Missing Cache Product Files (.MSI)

239 Missing Cache Patch Files (.MSP)

132 Total Packages Installed

and details below mostly:


"This .msp appears to be missing. Machine needs to be rebuilt." etc

 

[Paul Black]

Hi medenko,

How do I save all outlook settings, folders, maps, pst etc?

I don't personally use Outlook myself but I found these links that might be helpful.

Importing Outlook 2010 Mail account settings from one copy of Office 2010, to another copy of Office 2010

How to backup email account settings in Outlook

I hope this helps!

 

[Snick]

Repair Install Windows 7

 

[medenko]

thanks for this

snick: you sure it won't mess up?

 

[Paul Black]

Hi medenko,

When doing a Repair Install it keeps your folders, files, programs, pictures, music & video, etc. It basically just replaces Windows hopefully correcting corupted files etc.

Here is a excellent Seven Forums tutorial [published by Brink] on doing a Repair Install.

How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7

IMPORTANT: I would certainly backup your files to an external HDD/USB before you start. I would also create an image file as a secondary backup.

I hope this helps!

 

[medenko]

thanks, i'll do an image to my external drive.....this repair might fix my installer too? especially damn office problem lol.

 

[medenko]

Can I install same Office to another comp/laptop and after copy/move those INSTALLER files to mine?