"MSIEXEC File Is Linked to Missing Export MSI.DLL:222" Error Message When You Run Setup (322105)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Age of Mythology
  • Microsoft Age of Mythology: Gold Edition
  • Microsoft Age of Mythology: The Titans
  • Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003
  • Microsoft FrontPage 2000
  • Microsoft IntelliPoint software 4.0
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Standard
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Standard
  • Microsoft Office XP Professional
  • Microsoft Office XP Standard
  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 2002, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003
  • Microsoft Project 2000
  • Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
  • Microsoft Publisher 2002
  • Microsoft Rise of Nations
  • Microsoft Rise of Nations: Gold Edition
  • Microsoft Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
  • Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2003
  • Microsoft Office Visio Standard 2003
  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Standard
  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2003
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
  • Microsoft Office Word 2003
  • Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
  • Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003
  • Microsoft Office Student and Teachers Edition 2003
  • Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003
  • Microsoft Office Basic Edition 2003
  • Microsoft Office Access 2003

This article was previously published under Q322105

SYMPTOMS

When you try to install one of the Microsoft products listed in the "Applies to" section, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
The MSIEXEC file is linked to missing export MSI.DLL:222.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the Microsoft Windows Installer files on your hard disk are damaged.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, update Window Installer to the latest version, and then rerun Setup for the Microsoft program that you want to install. To update Windows Installer, follow these steps.

For Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Visit the following Microsoft Web site, and then download and install Windows Installer 2.0:

Microsoft.com Download Center - Windows Installer Redistributable for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium Edition (Me)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cebbacd8-c094-4255-b702-de3bb768148f%20&displaylang=en

For Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Microsoft Windows 2000

Visit the following Microsoft Web site, and then download and install Windows Installer 2.0:

Microsoft.com Download Center - Windows Installer Redistributable for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4B6140F9-2D36-4977-8FA1-6F8A0F5DCA8F

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Windows Installer, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/22/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB322105