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Windows Installer starts on clicking a folder

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tilltek

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Mar 8, 2001
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I've read and re read several posts that have had the same or a similar problem but I can't find an answer.
Out of the blue, a few days ago, each time I double click a folder, in either Windows Explorer or Opus Explorer or even on the desk top, I get a window headed "Windows Installer" and a message "Preparing to install...."
It never says what it's trying to install and Task Manager has no entry.
It does this 4 times and then opens the folder I have asked for.
I have run RegCure and AVG.
 
Have you tried these sort of things?

Windows Installer CleanUp Utility


Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable

Line 94 - Windows Installer Fix
Line 348 - Windows Installer Issues

How to resolve Common "Windows Installer" Problems
 
Had the same problem. I used the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility and cleaned everything. Unfortunately, I had to reinstall MicroSoft Office. Thanks linney for the link to the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility.
 
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