windows installer invoked every time Excel is launched

[jps]

Every time WORD or EXCEL is launched the Windows installer is also launched,
and there is a long delay while it "installs" the app that is already
installed. Any idea how to stop the installer?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
Item No. 94 (Windows Installer Fix).

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Every time WORD or EXCEL is launched the Windows installer is also launched,
| and there is a long delay while it "installs" the app that is already
| installed. Any idea how to stop the installer?

 

[jps]

Thanks!