Re: windows installer Box preparing to install

in addidition when I run ie7 without addons - no problem. it has moved to
happenning when I open applications.
marcoosh

"weasil" wrote:

> I have the same problem that Yauch was seeing.
>
> Everytime I do anything in Internet Explorer (open IE), click a link of any
> kind, etc. -- I get a dialog box that says "Windows Installer" in the title
> bar and "Preparing to Install" in the pop up message. This stays on the
> screen for 2 seconds, then goes away and comes back for 2 more seconds (ie.
> it appears twice), then the browser does whatever it is i was requesting (ie.
> goes to the page).
>
> It definitely makes me nervous that it might be some kind of corruption or
> virus. I will try reinstall IE, or will switch my default to firefox. If
> anyone knows what causes this, it would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>
> > The information in this article:
> >
> > "How to ask a question"
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> >
> > will help you create a question that is more likely to provide the
> > information you are seeking.
> >
> > ---
> > Leonard Grey
> > Errare humanum est
> >
> > yauch wrote:
> > > Why do i keep seeing this box preparing to install????? How do i get rid of
> > > it !!!!!
> > >
> > > ----------------
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Use this tool from MS to fix your issue

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"marcoosh" <marcoosh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2E4828F7-E855-4490-841C-5FD29EF56568@microsoft.com...
> in addidition when I run ie7 without addons - no problem. it has moved to
> happenning when I open applications.
> marcoosh
>
> "weasil" wrote:
>
>> I have the same problem that Yauch was seeing.
>>
>> Everytime I do anything in Internet Explorer (open IE), click a link of any
>> kind, etc. -- I get a dialog box that says "Windows Installer" in the title
>> bar and "Preparing to Install" in the pop up message. This stays on the
>> screen for 2 seconds, then goes away and comes back for 2 more seconds (ie.
>> it appears twice), then the browser does whatever it is i was requesting (ie.
>> goes to the page).
>>
>> It definitely makes me nervous that it might be some kind of corruption or
>> virus. I will try reinstall IE, or will switch my default to firefox. If
>> anyone knows what causes this, it would be appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>>
>> > The information in this article:
>> >
>> > "How to ask a question"
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>> >
>> > will help you create a question that is more likely to provide the
>> > information you are seeking.
>> >
>> > ---
>> > Leonard Grey
>> > Errare humanum est
>> >
>> > yauch wrote:
>> > > Why do i keep seeing this box preparing to install????? How do i get rid of
>> > > it !!!!!
>> > >
>> > > ----------------
>> > > This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
>> > > suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
>> > > Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
>> > > link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
>> > > click "I Agree" in the message pane.
>> > >
>> > > http://www.microsoft.com/communities...orer. general
>> >