What Does This Message means??

[Guest]

after i got hit by TROJAN, i manage to repair it with win2k cd.

but after the files assoicated with TROJAN are deleted, whenever i click on
internet explorer, just right before the page load up, a small pop up saying
"Windows Installer....Preparing to install" ... then the page loads up.

the problem is what is windows doing? i don't know what is it "preparing to
install" ?? ANybody here can help me out please?

Thank You
Desperate

 

[Jan Il]

Hi

Try the following and see if it helps:

Windows Installer Appears when a Program is started

http://support.microsoft.com/default.as...-us;265194


How can I correct problems with Windows Installer itself?

http://www.appdeploy.com/faq/detail.asp?id=77



also....you may have lost or damaged files with the removal of the scumware:



How To Repair Windows 2000

Windows 2000 step by step repair instructions:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/win2k/repairw2k/page1.htm

How to perform an "in place upgrade" or system repair.
http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=8356

Difference between Manual and Fast repair
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=238359



and....



The Internet Explorer Repair Tool
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#repair_tool

You will also have to go to the Windows Update and reinstall all the
necessary updates.

If these steps do not resolve your problem, or you need help with the above,
please post back to this thread with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan
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