OK, my problems all started when I was unable to install the Security Update
for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903).  When I
tried to install it from Windows Update, it kept failing (note there were
other security updates that were installed without any problems).  I
searching the web and reading about others that have had similar problems.  
One suggestion was to uninstall the .Net Framework 1.1 and re-install it.  
So, like an idiot, I uninstalled .Net Framework 1.1.

Now my one little problem has expanded to many worse problems.  For one, I
can't install .Net Framework 1.1.  I have tried all of the "tricks" and
nothing seems to work.  Worse yet, it seems that no installations that use
msi scripts are working.  I have tried several installations (just stuff that
I don't really need, just for testing) and nothing will install now (and yes,
I have rebooted).  I am worried that the Windows Installer is now corrupted.  
ALL THIS FROM UNINSTALLING .NET FRAMEWORK!!!  Good grief.  The more I work
with computers the more I wish I had chosen a different line of work.

Here is the log file from the failed .Net Framework install:
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Starting Install.exe
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Parsing switches from commandline: "H:\Temp\System
Temp\IXP000.TMP\Install.exe"
[02/09/05,02:42:15] SourceDir: H:\Temp\System Temp\IXP000.TMP\
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Install started
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Checking system requirements
[02/09/05,02:42:15] OS: Win 2k
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Ver:
[02/09/05,02:42:15] SP: Service Pack 4
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Checking Internet Explorer Version
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Looking for 5.0.2919.6307
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Found Internet Explorer Version: 6.0.2800.1106
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Internet Explorer Version is OK...
[02/09/05,02:42:15] System meets minimum requirements
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Checking Windows Installer version...
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Trying to load msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Loading: C:\WINNT\system32\msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] msi.dll loaded ok
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Looking for: 2.0.2600
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Found: 2.0.2600
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Windows Installer version ok
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Finished Checking Windows Installer version.
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Trying to load msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Loading: C:\WINNT\system32\msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Looking for mscoree.dll from PDC
[02/09/05,02:42:15] mscoree.dll from PDC is not installed local
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Looking for mscoree.dll from Beta
[02/09/05,02:42:15] mscoree.dll is not installed local
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Searching for MSI: H:\Temp\System
Temp\IXP000.TMP\netfx.msi
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Reading Properties from MSI database: H:\Temp\System
Temp\IXP000.TMP\netfx.msi
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Reading URTVersion
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Trying to load msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Loading: C:\WINNT\system32\msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] URTVersion: v1.0.3705
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Reading ProductCode
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Trying to load msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Loading: C:\WINNT\system32\msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] ProductCode: {B43357AA-3A6D-4D94-B56E-43C44D09E548}
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Reading ProductName
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Trying to load msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Loading: C:\WINNT\system32\msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] ProductName: Microsoft .NET Framework (English)
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Reading ProductLanguage
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Trying to load msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Loading: C:\WINNT\system32\msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:15] ProductLanguage: 1033
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Installing: H:\Temp\System Temp\IXP000.TMP\netfx.msi
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Checking IIS...
[02/09/05,02:42:15] IIS not found
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Checking MDAC Version
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Looking for 2.70.7713.0
[02/09/05,02:42:15] Found MDAC Version: 2.80.1022.3
[02/09/05,02:42:15] MDAC Version OK
[02/09/05,02:42:16] Darwin Service successfully stoped
[02/09/05,02:42:16] Trying to load msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:16] Loading: C:\WINNT\system32\msi.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:16] Trying to load oleacc.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:16] Successfully loaded oleacc.dll
[02/09/05,02:42:16] Calling MsiInstallProduct() with commandline:
ADDLOCAL=All ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=1 ARPNOREMOVE=1 REBOOT=ReallySuppress
IIS_NOT_PRESENT=1
[02/09/05,02:42:59] MsiInstallProduct() returned 1603
[02/09/05,02:42:59]

[MsiInstallProduct]

ReturnCode=1603
[02/09/05,02:42:59] Preparing Dialog
[02/09/05,02:42:59] Message: Microsoft .NET Framework Setup has failed.  If
this continues, please contact Product Support.
[02/09/05,02:43:00] Install.exe returning 1603
[02/09/05,02:43:00]

[Install.exe]

ReturnCode=1603

This is my everyday work machine so reinstalling Windows is almost out of
the question.  I simply don't have the time for this right now.  Any help
would be most appreciated.