windows installer pops up

[John Kennedy]

windows installer pops up with "preparing to install" message every time i start a program or load a new webpage......this is annoying but doesn't seem to be affecting anything.....i have done virus checks as well as adaware and spybot with no luck and would appreciate some advice

thanks john

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi John,

See Windows Installer FAQ:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/community/centers/management/msi_faq.mspx

Under "Troubleshooting" section, see:

" Q.Every time I launch my application, Windows Installer performs an
installation. How can I determine the cause of the on-demand installation?
"

-and-

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

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


windows installer pops up with "preparing to install" message every time i
start a program or load a new webpage......this is annoying but doesn't seem
to be affecting anything.....i have done virus checks as well as adaware and
spybot with no luck and would appreciate some advice

thanks john