Windows Installer pops up

[Guest]

The Window Installer box pops up intermittantly. Stays on 30 seconds and then
repeats from anywhere from 2 to 5 times. No message in box except installing.
If I cancel it still takes 30 seconds to end. This occurs anytime, on line or
just sitting there. Tried downloading the repair program but got error
message on opening. Blew it away. Any suggestions, thanks.

 

[JS]

How to re-install Windows Installer:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_reinstall_the_windows_i.htm

Also:
Common Windows Installer Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=555175

JS

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Harry,

Which application is it trying to repair/reinstall?

Windows Installer issues:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/68/1/

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


The Window Installer box pops up intermittantly. Stays on 30 seconds and then
repeats from anywhere from 2 to 5 times. No message in box except installing.
If I cancel it still takes 30 seconds to end. This occurs anytime, on line or
just sitting there. Tried downloading the repair program but got error
message on opening. Blew it away. Any suggestions, thanks.

 

[Guest]

Ramesh, I have no idea what program is trying to install. All the message
states is "preparing to install". I've tried reading the Event Log but really
have no idea where that's located. Not being computer literate doesn't help.
I've read what you printed, Winhelponline, and it must be written in Sanskrit
(Not being derogatory just don't understand what you are saying). Does
Microsoft have a utility program to repair registry items?

JS, going to read what you told me to look at to see if it makes any sense.
Thanks to both of you fine people.

 

[Guest]

It looks like I may have had registry problems. I downloaded "Free Window
Registry Repair" from Windows Catalog and scanned my registry. Only had 2751
problems. Selected repair and so far I don't have my original pop-up problem.
I will have to see if I can still use my 'puter.
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HarryC

Ramesh, I have no idea what program is trying to install. All the message
states is "preparing to install". I've tried reading the Event Log but really
have no idea where that's located. Not being computer literate doesn't help.
I've read what you printed, Winhelponline, and it must be written in Sanskrit
(Not being derogatory just don't understand what you are saying). Does
Microsoft have a utility program to repair registry items?

JS, going to read what you told me to look at to see if it makes any sense.
Thanks to both of you fine people.
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Harry

Hi Harry,

Which application is it trying to repair/reinstall?

Windows Installer issues:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/68/1/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


The Window Installer box pops up intermittantly. Stays on 30 seconds and then
repeats from anywhere from 2 to 5 times. No message in box except installing.
If I cancel it still takes 30 seconds to end. This occurs anytime, on line or
just sitting there. Tried downloading the repair program but got error
message on opening. Blew it away. Any suggestions, thanks.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

How to view and manage event logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP:
http://www.winxptutor.com/eventlog.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ramesh, I have no idea what program is trying to install. All the message
states is "preparing to install". I've tried reading the Event Log but really
have no idea where that's located. Not being computer literate doesn't help.
I've read what you printed, Winhelponline, and it must be written in Sanskrit
(Not being derogatory just don't understand what you are saying). Does
Microsoft have a utility program to repair registry items?

JS, going to read what you told me to look at to see if it makes any sense.
Thanks to both of you fine people.