Vista Woes - Can't Install Certain Programs

Soldato
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Hi all,

Decided to do a clean wipe of Vista today, too much junk on the system and I couldn't be bothered to clean it all one piece at a time. Anyhow, completed the installation and have gone to install afew programs to get me up & running again however I find myself unable to do so.

I've gone to install AVG and Windows Live Messenger but in each install process I am met with an error that terminates the install. An image displaying the problems can be found here: Linky. System specs are 4200x2 AMD Proc, 2gb Ram, 8800 gts VC, Vista Home Premium, 500gb hdd. I am also unable to install new windows updates which seems unnerving, though this is something found recently, therefore i'm currently working on it.

I have been able to install programs such as STEAM, Winamp and Open Office but the above just aren't working at all. Most solutions I can find seem to invlove a restart and praying, was wondering if anyone else has any ideas?
 
With the exception of AVG, fixing windows update has managed to fix everything else. Daresay i'll use the sticky to find an alternative.
 
I`ve just done a clean sweep too and decided to try Avast instead of AVG8. Early days but much better IMO, a lot less invasive and using ca 1Mb of memory :)
 
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