windows installer error 1706

[aussie]

windows installer comes up...I didnt install nothing ..I cant close it
says scanning and it gives me error 1706 wants me to put disc in..thnks
dont want to format but it is stuck on screen

 

[Malke]

windows installer comes up...I didnt install nothing ..I cant close it
says scanning and it gives me error 1706 wants me to put disc
in..thnks
dont want to format but it is stuck on screen

What disk does the Installer ask for?

In the meantime, you could try MVP Kelly Theriot's fix:

Windows Installer Fix (Line 94)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

There is also this MS Knowledge Base article:
Clean Up MSI (Windows Installer) -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

Malke