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I have an IBM ThinkPad which has been configured as a dual-boot system (Win98 & Windows2000).  The machine will always boot into Windows98.  However, it would blue screen attempting to start Win2000.
I performed a repair of the Win2000 via an option in the boot selection menu.  Everything seemed to go well.  But, when Windows2000 boots, it KEEPS displaying "Windows Installer" dialog boxes for three or four applications.
Can I rectify this situation or would I be better off performing a complete reinstall of Win2K.
Thanks!CLICK Here...Thanks for the link to the Windows Installer Cleanup utility.
The executable file throws a "Windows Script Host" error when launched from Windows2000 preventing it from preceding with its installation.

I then tried to launch the installation from Windows98 and the installation was successful.  However, when I launched the application, Windows98 threw a different error:

A required DLL file MSVBVM60.DLL was not found

Back to the original problem, I am able to clear the Windows Installer boxes by GOING through the Windows Task Manager.  They windows will disappear for a time but will return.

In addition, I have noticed that the links to many of the applications have been broken.  If I click on a Word document, the windows installer window returns asking for the Microsoft Office CD.  However, if I go to the programs folder for Microsoft Office, I can launch Word directly.  There is not a problem with any of the applications, just the link between the documents and the originating programs that are necessary to open the documents.

Any idea if these two problems are related and how I might deal with EITHER of them.
ThanksFinally resolved the problem!!!

The laptop began developing a horizontal streak through the middle of the desktop.  When I checked the wallpaper settings, I found that the user had set the computer to using an Internet derived wallpaper.  This was not apparent because it was always displaying the traditional solid blue background.
I set the wallpaper property to "none" and immediately noticed that the annoying windows installer windows had VANISHED.  Rebooted the laptop and it began behaving normally.
I never though the problem would have been so simple.
Thanks for all your help!Glad to hear you got it solved...stop by anytime !



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