Solved TrustedInstaller.exe

[nicandris]

Hey guys, i "accidentaly" deleted TrustedInstaller.exe from C:\Windows\servicing

Now i cannot update anything. Is it possible to upload it somewhere to try replacing the missing file in the dir?

 

[Brink]

Hello Nicandris, and welcome to Vista Forums.

You might see if running a sfc /scannow command can fix this problem for you. If not, then you can do a System Restore using a restore point dated before you deleted the file by mistake.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[nicandris]

C:\Users\nicandris>sfc /scannow

Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.

 

[johngalt]

Use the Vista DVD to run it.

 

[nicandris]

well i tried the Vista DVD but still no luck. the same message. I tried contacting ms, but the "expert" gave me an "expert" solution

Dear Sir/Madam,
 
Thank you for your email.
 
To enable us to help you resolve this issue, may I suggest on one of the following:
 
 A useful resource is the Knowledge Base on our website, where we have published a large collection of articles and FAQs about our products. You can access it by going to our website at:
 
http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1
 
You can also go online and visit our UK newsgroups to exchange ideas and information with other Microsoft product users.  There is also the chance to talk to our Most Valued Professional (MVP).
 
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx
 
If you do not find the answer you are looking for and wish to discuss your alternative support options, please call our Customer Support team on 0870 60 10 100. The lines are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
 
Thank you again for getting in touch.

Anyway... Format it is
I reinstalled Vista and this time created a backup JUST IN CASE!

 

[Brink]

Nicandris,

I'm sorry you had to reinstall, but happy to hear that you got it sorted.

Shawn

 

[johngalt]

*and* hopefully you've learned a valuable lesson about triple and quintuple checking before deleting *anything* out of C:\Windows and its subdirectories....