Windows update causing other issues

I did a batch of updates on tuesday and now on my system, i am getting the
"install wizard" when i try to launch programs. I am also getting some errors
that my office install disc cannot be found, though i can run the programs.
this office issue is happening no matter what i launch. if i click cancel, it
works as normal.

happening on both XP home SP2 and XP Pro sp2 (none of the systems are sp3).
and they both have different versions of office.

thanks!

I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details


Install Wizard ??? Maybe you mean Windows Installer.

See the following below if it applies for you but first read the following link

http://66.39.69.143/goodpost.htm

Read after reading first link

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details



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"sjl18gb" <> wrote in message news:14B88613-36CB-4687-A47D-...
>I did a batch of updates on tuesday and now on my system, i am getting the
> "install wizard" when i try to launch programs. I am also getting some errors
> that my office install disc cannot be found, though i can run the programs.
> this office issue is happening no matter what i launch. if i click cancel, it
> works as normal.
>
> happening on both XP home SP2 and XP Pro sp2 (none of the systems are sp3).
> and they both have different versions of office.
>
> thanks!

Thanks for the try so far....

the installer i am speaking of is..for example...you attempt to try to load
one of the "assistants" in office, it launches the installer and asks where
the "install file is located".

That box continues to pop up, even when not attempting to use an Office app,
but merely firefox...

this has only begun since loading the last batch of windows/office updates
sjl

"Peter Foldes" wrote:

>
> I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details
>
>
> Install Wizard ??? Maybe you mean Windows Installer.
>
> See the following below if it applies for you but first read the following link
>
> http://66.39.69.143/goodpost.htm
>
> Read after reading first link
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
>
> I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details
>
>
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>
> "sjl18gb" <> wrote in message news:14B88613-36CB-4687-A47D-...
> >I did a batch of updates on tuesday and now on my system, i am getting the
> > "install wizard" when i try to launch programs. I am also getting some errors
> > that my office install disc cannot be found, though i can run the programs.
> > this office issue is happening no matter what i launch. if i click cancel, it
> > works as normal.
> >
> > happening on both XP home SP2 and XP Pro sp2 (none of the systems are sp3).
> > and they both have different versions of office.
> >
> > thanks!
>

So did you use the MS tool I posted to you.here it is again

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

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"sjl18gb" <> wrote in message news:4B4566C9-955E-4459-992D-...
> Thanks for the try so far....
>
> the installer i am speaking of is..for example...you attempt to try to load
> one of the "assistants" in office, it launches the installer and asks where
> the "install file is located".
>
> That box continues to pop up, even when not attempting to use an Office app,
> but merely firefox...
>
> this has only begun since loading the last batch of windows/office updates
> sjl
>
> "Peter Foldes" wrote:
>
>>
>> I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details
>>
>>
>> Install Wizard ??? Maybe you mean Windows Installer.
>>
>> See the following below if it applies for you but first read the following link
>>
>> http://66.39.69.143/goodpost.htm
>>
>> Read after reading first link
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
>>
>> I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter
>>
>> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
>> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>>
>> "sjl18gb" <> wrote in message news:14B88613-36CB-4687-A47D-...
>> >I did a batch of updates on tuesday and now on my system, i am getting the
>> > "install wizard" when i try to launch programs. I am also getting some errors
>> > that my office install disc cannot be found, though i can run the programs.
>> > this office issue is happening no matter what i launch. if i click cancel, it
>> > works as normal.
>> >
>> > happening on both XP home SP2 and XP Pro sp2 (none of the systems are sp3).
>> > and they both have different versions of office.
>> >
>> > thanks!
>>

that solution doesnt not fit the issue i am describing.

"Peter Foldes" wrote:

> So did you use the MS tool I posted to you.here it is again
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>
> "sjl18gb" <> wrote in message news:4B4566C9-955E-4459-992D-...
> > Thanks for the try so far....
> >
> > the installer i am speaking of is..for example...you attempt to try to load
> > one of the "assistants" in office, it launches the installer and asks where
> > the "install file is located".
> >
> > That box continues to pop up, even when not attempting to use an Office app,
> > but merely firefox...
> >
> > this has only begun since loading the last batch of windows/office updates
> > sjl
> >
> > "Peter Foldes" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details
> >>
> >>
> >> Install Wizard ??? Maybe you mean Windows Installer.
> >>
> >> See the following below if it applies for you but first read the following link
> >>
> >> http://66.39.69.143/goodpost.htm
> >>
> >> Read after reading first link
> >>
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
> >>
> >> I am taking a stab at your issue since you did not post relevant details
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Peter
> >>
> >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
> >>
> >> "sjl18gb" <> wrote in message news:14B88613-36CB-4687-A47D-...
> >> >I did a batch of updates on tuesday and now on my system, i am getting the
> >> > "install wizard" when i try to launch programs. I am also getting some errors
> >> > that my office install disc cannot be found, though i can run the programs.
> >> > this office issue is happening no matter what i launch. if i click cancel, it
> >> > works as normal.
> >> >
> >> > happening on both XP home SP2 and XP Pro sp2 (none of the systems are sp3).
> >> > and they both have different versions of office.
> >> >
> >> > thanks!
> >>
>

How to resolve Common "Windows Installer" Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175

Windows Installer Appears Every Time a Program Is Started
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/265194

OFF: "The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed" Error Message
When You Try to Install Office
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324516


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"sjl18gb" <> wrote in message
news:14B88613-36CB-4687-A47D-...
>I did a batch of updates on tuesday and now on my system, i am getting the
> "install wizard" when i try to launch programs. I am also getting some
> errors
> that my office install disc cannot be found, though i can run the
> programs.
> this office issue is happening no matter what i launch. if i click cancel,
> it
> works as normal.
>
> happening on both XP home SP2 and XP Pro sp2 (none of the systems are
> sp3).
> and they both have different versions of office.
>
> thanks!