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Old 01-05-2006, 02:00 AM
Dovie
 
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Default Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

When I go to certain websites, I start getting messages that Microsoft
Installer and Word 2000 is trying to install. I then have to click Cancel 2
or 3 times to stop it. So
far it happens on one or two news websites. What kind of a bug is that? What
is the problem involved? Thanks ahead of time for assistance and insights.

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:00 AM
Dovie
 
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Default RE: Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

I have done a spyware scan twice, and the problem with those websites still
exists. It must have something to do with the popup ad that says:
z1.adserver.com/w/cp.x

"Dovie" wrote:

> When I go to certain websites, I start getting messages that Microsoft
> Installer and Word 2000 is trying to install. I then have to click Cancel 2
> or 3 times to stop it. So
> far it happens on one or two news websites. What kind of a bug is that? What
> is the problem involved? Thanks ahead of time for assistance and insights.
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:01 AM
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
 
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"Dovie" <Dovie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B4D0B363-FA8A-4679-9F44-8D15C765EB39@microsoft.com
> When I go to certain websites, I start getting messages that Microsoft
> Installer and Word 2000 is trying to install. I then have to click
> Cancel 2 or 3 times to stop it. So
> far it happens on one or two news websites. What kind of a bug is
> that? What is the problem involved? Thanks ahead of time for
> assistance and insights.


Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:01 AM
Dovie
 
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Default Re: Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

Thank you. I see that this involves uninstalling Office, etc. etc. I hate
playing with these kinds of things. Is there any "shortcut" to fixing this
problem, and why does it arise only with that popup ad window on 2 or 3
websites? Why don't the popup killer programs catch it? Thanks.

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE" wrote:

> "Dovie" <Dovie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B4D0B363-FA8A-4679-9F44-8D15C765EB39@microsoft.com
> > When I go to certain websites, I start getting messages that Microsoft
> > Installer and Word 2000 is trying to install. I then have to click
> > Cancel 2 or 3 times to stop it. So
> > far it happens on one or two news websites. What kind of a bug is
> > that? What is the problem involved? Thanks ahead of time for
> > assistance and insights.

>
> Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
> Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email
> http://www.fjsmjs.com
> Protect your PC
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
>
>
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:01 AM
Dovie
 
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Default RE: Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

Although I have now run Spyware Doctor, Error Doctor and Noadware, the
Fastclick window comes up blank because of Spyware Doctor, HOWEVER, the
launching of Word 2000 installation STILL continues until I click Cancel!!
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Old 01-05-2006, 02:01 AM
Gaga6
 
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Default Re: Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

I'm having the same problem. Hope someone comes up with a fix. It's
driving me nuts.

Helen

"Dovie" <Dovie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9E1411C5-4FDD-4C0B-B6EC-F12650FCB900@microsoft.com...
> Although I have now run Spyware Doctor, Error Doctor and Noadware, the
> Fastclick window comes up blank because of Spyware Doctor, HOWEVER, the
> launching of Word 2000 installation STILL continues until I click Cancel!!



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:01 AM
Dovie
 
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Default RE: Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

I was in touch with the company called Fast Click. I spoke to someone there
who said he is aware of our problem since last week, and it should be solved
by tomorrow.

"Dovie" wrote:

> When I go to certain websites, I start getting messages that Microsoft
> Installer and Word 2000 is trying to install. I then have to click Cancel 2
> or 3 times to stop it. So
> far it happens on one or two news websites. What kind of a bug is that? What
> is the problem involved? Thanks ahead of time for assistance and insights.
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:02 AM
Gaga6
 
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Default Re: Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

Thank you for that information...

Helen

"Dovie" <Dovie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:28788497-B31F-45BB-B70E-58BFA48DE74E@microsoft.com...
>I was in touch with the company called Fast Click. I spoke to someone there
> who said he is aware of our problem since last week, and it should be
> solved
> by tomorrow.
>
> "Dovie" wrote:
>
>> When I go to certain websites, I start getting messages that Microsoft
>> Installer and Word 2000 is trying to install. I then have to click Cancel
>> 2
>> or 3 times to stop it. So
>> far it happens on one or two news websites. What kind of a bug is that?
>> What
>> is the problem involved? Thanks ahead of time for assistance and
>> insights.
>>



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:02 AM
Dovie
 
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Default Re: Microsoft Installer Starts at Certain Websites!

Problem is.........it wasn't solved yet today! I called again. I strongly
suggest people phone the number appearing on the www.fastclick.com website to
get this annoyance ended once and for all!

"Gaga6" wrote:

> Thank you for that information...
>
> Helen
>
> "Dovie" <Dovie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:28788497-B31F-45BB-B70E-58BFA48DE74E@microsoft.com...
> >I was in touch with the company called Fast Click. I spoke to someone there
> > who said he is aware of our problem since last week, and it should be
> > solved
> > by tomorrow.
> >
> > "Dovie" wrote:
> >
> >> When I go to certain websites, I start getting messages that Microsoft
> >> Installer and Word 2000 is trying to install. I then have to click Cancel
> >> 2
> >> or 3 times to stop it. So
> >> far it happens on one or two news websites. What kind of a bug is that?
> >> What
> >> is the problem involved? Thanks ahead of time for assistance and
> >> insights.
> >>

>
>
>

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