Non-existent .MSI File 1

[histobastifish]

Does anyone know how to get rid of a non-existent .MSI message screen whenever I do anything in Windows? This .MSI file is nowhere to be found, the in-house developer said it does not exist. (In-house developer created the app)

It's very annoying since you have to click cancel several times before any application will open. Some will just hang and I have to end task praying that it doesn't crash the PC.

Also, Add/Remove programs has nothing in it so I can't just simply remove the app. Some COM components were registered/setup manually. I have reinstalled IE 6 and MDAC. Don't know what else to do. Before reinstall of IE 6 Windows Explorer did not show the Folders section on the left, but after it did. Very strange indeed.

Anyone? "Scientists have proven that living actually causes death."

 

[koquito]

Try going into Control Panel-->Admin Tools-->Services and stop the Windows Installer Service.
Do you ahve any entries regarding this matter on Event Viewer? A+, MCP, CCNA
marbinpr@hotmail.com

Keep fighting for your knowledge!

 

[histobastifish]

Yes, disabling the Windows Installer Service did the trick. But simply stopping it won't do it. You have to disable it.

Also, there are some things going on in EV, I did some searches in the registry for a few things I saw in there and deleted them. We'll see if this works.

Thansk for the tip. "Scientists have proven that living actually causes death."

 

[histobastifish]

My Add/Remove programs came back as well. Don't know if it was a combination of the two things I did, or just the disabling of the service.

Thanks goodness, this was driving me mad.

"Scientists have proven that living actually causes death."

 

[koquito]

thanks..I'm glad it worked out...Now you can rest in peace.. A+, MCP, CCNA
marbinpr@hotmail.com

Keep fighting for your knowledge!

 

[Jasen]

Of course, now you cannot run .msi files. ________
Remember, you're unique... just like everyone else.

 

[histobastifish]

I know, I'll just turn it back on when I need to. "Scientists have proven that living actually causes death."