i just started RECEIVING multiple pop up windows from windows installer. I am using internet explorer 7. Windows installer 3.1 re-dist. is installed as well. I CHECKED in Services and confirmed that windows installer service is started.

attached you will find my HTJ log

To Evilfantasy: Please Help!!




[file cleanup - saving space - attachment deleted by admin]Have HJT fix this:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)


What are the windows installer pop ups saying?

there are a few (3-4) that pop up blank when navigate to a new web page or click a link inside of a web page. I uninstalled AVG earlier because my trial period expired. Then the pop-ups started. I just tried to install windows defender and this is what it said:
"This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package."

hmmmm...... i'm able to install XP service pack 3.

XP service pack 3 is still in Beta stages so installing it may not be advisable, unless you are familiar with Beta testing Service Packs. Usually people who Beta test a new OS or Service Pack do so on a "throw away" drive.

Lets get some AV on the computer.

Download and install AVG Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/

It offers the same amount of protection as the paid version as far as virus protection goes. Do a full scan and see if it finds anything.

If worse comes to worse, try going to a restore point before this started happening. Then immediately install a new AV before doing anything else.You may also get a fresh COPY of Windows Installerthanks for the ADVISE on sp3. i will cancel that install.

i installed the free version of avg. thanks.