Quote:
Originally posted by SixOfSpades:
Cool beans. Thanks, ZFR, now I know how to edit my registry! Watch me go.
Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to have been the problem: Apparently, the message I was getting before, and am still getting now,
Internal Failure
Error Number: 0x80040707
Description:
is about something other than "You're not allowed to install this because it's already installed." Guess I'll have to actually take my computer in to the shop. And won't THAT be a joy. 
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This may be an issue with a Windows feature called DEP. If so, you don't need to go to the shop - just follow the below steps.
From
http://www.mrtweak.com/windows-deskt...d-windows-dep/
1. Find the primary installation file for the program you were installing. If it’s not a single-file installer it’s usually “setup.exe” on a CD, but you can either check the AUTORUN.INF file to see what program it’s calling or dig through the folders on the CD (/bin/, /eng/, and /driver/ are common folders where the true installer program is nested when the setup.exe is just a fancy GUI program).
2. Right-click the installation program and select “Run As…”. If it doesn’t show up the then file may not be an executable > start over at step #1 and look for other files.
3. Uncheck the “Protect My Computer And Data From Unauthorized Activity” box, this deactivates DEP for this executable and its child processes, and click the “OK” button.
4. Hope! [img]smile.gif[/img]