MSI Keeps running

[MJ Burch]

I recently installed a shareware program on my Windows 2000 machine
that used Windows Installer to install. I restarted afterwards and
all was fine. When I finshed using the product I uninstalled it,
again all seemed fine. Then begining with the next reboot MSI keeps
trying to run. On startup it will attempt to re-install the
anti-virus software, any MS Office XP app. Also anytime I right-click
on a local or network drive MSI tries to install Easy CD creator. If
I click the cancel button the apps run fine. I have scanned for
viruses and adware/spyware. I have check the registry "Run" keys. I
do not want to re-load this PC if it can be helped.

Thanks,
MJB

 

[Andy Newton]

Hi,

Did you work this one out? I have exactly the same problem
but I am struggling to sort it out.

Andy.

 

[Dan R]

I have run into this same problem where the uninstall
routine failed and everytime I reboot this Win 2000 PC it
tries to re-install the package twice. I managed to get
rid of one instance by re-installing the software then
using a utility supplied by the vendor to remove it. The
second instance is more perplexing as I tried the same
process and it didn't work. I've looked in the registry as
well and found instances and removed it. I found instances
of the install under Doc's and Settings\...\Installer and
removed it as well but no luck. Very frustrating

 

[Guest]

Add me to this list. Window Installer continously tries
to install programs and asks for associated CD_ROM disks.
I can't run computer unless in Safe Mode. Someone please
help.