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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Problem: Windows installer keeps popping up on my computer

Problem:
Windows installer keeps trying to load a program (Front Page installer) which I don't have any more. No Disc, and the files cannot be found on my hard drive ( a .MSI file) I went to add/remove programs and get the same message.( Please insert disc named : blah, blah, blah!!) I don't have it!!!!
Everytime I open a program or go online or if the computer is just sitting Windows installer pops-up asking for the source disc or file. How can I stop this?

Solution:
I have been having the same problem in W2k. Go to the following URL: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301. Download Windows Install Cleanup. It will list all programs that use Windows Installer. Select from the list those programs for which you are getting the Windows Installation popup. Click remove, and then reinstall the same programs (if you still want to use them). The Remove button does not remove the program. It removes the install configuration, but you still have to reinstall. It worked for me! Good luck!