I have a question about Windows Installer Appears Every Time I Start an Application:

I followed solution #2 outlined in article 10-103 and I still suffer from the following: Nearly every time I perform a function in Windows XP (e.g., open the control panel, window, explorer, IE, etc.) the ‘Windows Installer window’ appears stating ‘preparing to install’ but nothing happens. This repeats several times in succession for a minute or two before completing the command. Does anybody have any other suggestions before I throw in the towel and reinstall XP?

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I don't know what you've tried, but maybe uninstall Windows Installer (Add/remove 
programs) and re-install it (presume it's available from MS)?

Another thing - make sure you have Admin privileges, or Installer can do weird things.

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This often occurs when a program has not completely installed/uninstalled. If the installer dialog box references a program that you currently have installed(often Office), insert the CD and run a repair install. If the dialog references a program that you have uninstalled, use the Windows Installer Clean-up Utility to finish up the job: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

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