Hey, while an attempt to start the ‘volume copy service,’ I received an ‘error 1084 windows installer’ message. How to remove this error?
Hey there, it might happen due to a third party’s requestor, making the use of VSS (Volume Shadow Copy) and therefore causing conflict. Whenever there are application conflicts, the clean boot feature of windows always comes handy. Follow the steps in this link to see if it works. Another thing you could do is:
1. Open ‘Administrative tools’ by typing it into the start search box of windows.
2. Click on ‘Services’
3. Locate ‘Volume Shadow Copy,’ double-click on it.
4. Ensure ‘Startup type’ reads ‘Manual.’
5. Start the ‘Service status’ in the case is displays stopped message.
Hope it helps!
The full error reads “Windows could not start the Windows Installer service on Local Computer. Error 1084: This service cannot be started in Safe Mode.” This is normally encountered when you uninstall a program. Most programs have their own dedicated uninstaller to allow the user to safely remove the application from the computer. There are times when you run the uninstaller, the operating system becomes unstable and eventually stops.
If this happens, the best way to uninstall the program is to do it in Safe Mode. When uninstalling a program, the Windows Installer needs to be started. And unfortunately, the Windows Installer cannot be started in Safe Mode. But even if this is the case, there is still a way to enable the Windows Installer in Safe Mode.
To do this, press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog then type without quotes “regedit” then hit Enter. In the Registry Editor window, go to this location: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal]. Next, right-click “Minimal” then point to “New” and then select “Key.” Name it without quotes “MSIServer” then hit Enter.
On the right of the screen, double-click “(Default)” then type without quotes “Service” under “Value data” and then click “OK.”
After this, close the Registry Editor and restart in Safe Mode. This will now allow you to uninstall the program while in Safe Mode.
