From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: April 14, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Windows Installer keeps appearing
>
> Leo,
> Hi! Here is my problem, which is very strange for windows XP
> in my laptop.
>
> Usually when I open a program (Excel or ArcGIS) then it
> appears a message: \"Windows Installer\", \"Prepare to
> Install\" and always I am hitting CANCEL 2 times in order to
> open the programs. How can avoid this or repair it if it is necessary?
This article has a couple of pointers to useful resources
on this issue:
http://ask-leo.com/why_do_i_get_window_installer_preparing_to_install_each_time_i_boot_windows.html
Thanks for asking,
Leo