Re: "My Computer" opens Windows Installer

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Alan,
Thanks again. Those didn't work either. I have repeatedly "uninstalled" the Microsoft Money 2003 and Microsoft Money 2003 System Pack. On reboot they are there again. Obviously they were never really un-installed.
I have downloaded and installed Windows Installer V4.5. No change.

This morning, I noticed that some updates were ready to be installed. OK, I thought. One of the three was an update to Microsoft Silverlight. The installer couldn't find the folder with the "silverlight.msi"

Once again, I uninstalled them and turned off System Restore, rebooted, and once again they were back. Obvoiusly the Installer simply is not uninstalling anything. I guess that I'll have to find an installation disk to complete the uninstall. I'll check with my other House Call technicians to see if they have a disk.

"Alan Edwards" <edwards@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:88krk496b2v0os1l3g3b1t6gbdcmehf248@xxxxxxxxxx
Charles

Can you determine if it is shortcuts (most likely) or programs that
you are clicking?
I suggest you try here for the shortcut fix (LNK files)
or the EXE fix

XP File Association Fixes-Doug Knox:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

...Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm



On Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:06:46 -0800, in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics, "Charles W Davis"
<Anthemwebs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Alan,

Yes, I did use the Cleanup Utility. In fact I had previously used it. It
seems to solve problems when Microsoft Office is involved, but apparently
not with the Money.

I found the files and have deleted them. In fact I deleted all files under
Program Files. I have deleted all Registry Keys for the Program. It still
tries to install Microsoft Money when ever any program is clicked on the
start menu.

"Alan Edwards" <edwards@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:ictqk417ccgf310fm8c1ncio4j4d4nei3v@xxxxxxxxxx
AFAIK, the Money 2003 .msi file is Money.msi

I am surprised the Cleanup Utility didn't help. I assume you did
download and use it?

...Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm



On Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:35:55 -0800, in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics, "Charles W Davis"
<Anthemwebs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Alan,
Thanks for the response. However, none of the items resolved the problem.
It is as if the short cuts (buttons) are directed toward the Windows
Installer. It keeps asking for the installation disk. Don't have one.
What is the name of the Money 2003 .msi file? I could delete it...

"Alan Edwards" <edwards@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Try these:
Windows Installer clean up
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/

Common Windows Installer Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=555175

...Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm



On Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:01:06 -0800, in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics, "Charles W Davis"
<Anthemwebs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Computer Club member's computer with Windows XP SP3 376MB RAM (256 just
installed), no viruses, no malware, no Hijackers (that can be found).

The internet wasn't accessible. A system restore to December 5, cleared
a
bunch of problems, as did the additional 256MB RAM.

There were two versions of Norton installed, and Norton kept complaining
that it wasn't functional. Uninstalled both. Installed AVG Free 8.0.
MalwareBytes couldn't find anything. Hijackthis, just pointed out a
couple
of problems in that Google and Yahoo toolbars were removed.

The remaining problem...
When one clicks on the My Computer icon on the desk top, a Windows
Installer
dialog box opens asking for the Microsoft Money 2003 CD be inserted. The
My
Computer and all standard buttons on the start menu, same result. The
Windows key + E on the keyboard, same result. Microsoft Money 2003 has
been
uninstalled. Click off the Windows installer three times and the
expected
item then opens...

Any thoughts on this? Any help will be appreciated.

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