"Just re-installed Windows and I can't install Google Chrome," reads one ... you won't have any issues with loss of service. This is specifically impacting new Chrome installations.

The MSI file format used by Windows Installer (MSI) is used specifically for installation – this differs from the EXE format sometimes used to run installers, which are simple executable files ...

Open Services Manager and make sure that the Windows Installer service is not set to Disabled. If the Startup type box is set to Disabled, change it to Manual. Also right-click the Windows ...