Learn to Fix Error 2908 in Windows 7, Vista and XP

You may face Windows error 2908 when you attempt to install Microsoft Office on your system. This error appears with following description.

Error 2908: Could not register component.

Follow the instructions given below to fix error 2908 in Windows.

  • 1. Run Registry Scan
  • 2. Repair .NET Framework
  • 3. Unregister and reregister Windows Installer
  • 4. Manage background running services
  • 5. Run ScanReg
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Run Registry Scan

First of all try fixing registry related issues using some reliable registry scanner such as Reginout to fix error 2908 in Windows. Follow the instructions given below to run registry scanner.

  • 1. Download and Install registry cleaning software.
  • 2. Start full registry scan.
  • 3. Fix errors.

Repair .NET Framework

Follow the instructions given below to repair .NET Framework for fixing error 2908 in Windows.

  • 1. Click on Start | Run
  • 2. Type “Installer” in search box | OK
  • 3. In Windows Installer click on Details | Right Click on Name | Comment
  • 4. Right Click Cached Windows Installer which as .NET Framework RTL x86 enu.
  • 5. Now click on Repair
  • 6. Quit from Windows Installer.

Unregister and Reregister Windows Installer

This action can correct error 2908 in Windows. Follow the steps given below to un-register and re-register Windows Installer.

  • 1. Click on Start | Run
  • 2. Type msiexec /unregister and press Enter.
  • 3. Now type msiexec /regserver and press Enter.

Manage Background Running Programs

Some background running services and startup items can result in error 2908 in Windows. Manage startup items and background services through steps given below.

  • 1. Click on Start | Run
  • 2. Type Services.msc and press Enter.
  • 3. Right click on suspected service and Stop it.
  • 4. Click on Startup items | Uncheck unwanted programs.
  • 5. Quit from Microsoft Configuration Utility.
  • 6. Restart your system.

Run SCANREG

If you don’t have registry cleaner software on your system, just run SCANREG to fix incorrect registry entries. Follow the instructions given below to run SCANREG.

  • 1. Click on Start | All Programs | Accessories
  • 2. Now right click on Command Prompt | Run as Admin
  • 3. Type “scanreg /fix”
  • 4. Exit from command prompt.