Try "9) An XP/Win2K Bug, And Solution" at
http://notes02.northcentral.tec.wi.us/techtips.nsf/0/ea78fe51ca418eeb86256b5d001ebb77?OpenDocument
I get the error code 1311 File not found,I have asked Norton and Several other Companies Regarding this problem and have been told that my new Windows XP on a New PC,the Windows Installer is Corrupt or partially missing.This PC was Built by a Programmer and Setup with Windows XP Home edition 2003 and Windows XP Office Pro. with Publisher 2002 version then while loading Norton this error message popped open it also did not complete the publisher,Executive Software Diskeeper,and Several other programs.How do I Repair the Windows installer?

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