Windows Installer -- still problems

metaphysical1

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hello, everyone. very glad you folks are here. want to say from the beginning, that i am relatively inexperienced, so that if this question has been asked and answered, i did not understand it. (i have looked at the archives to see.)

my problem is windows installer. whenever i open a program (word, powerpoint, opera, etc.), windows installer attempts to install adobe acrobat 7.1.1 professional. since i have had problems updating my software from adobe, and since windows trying to install it everytime i open a program is such a pain (i cancel it every time, but if i don't do it fast enough, it repeats the process), i have deleted the adobe acrobat program. However, windows installer STILL tries to install it!

I then went to the registry to try to stop it (based upon my VERY limited understanding of the registry) and changed the digit from '1' to '0'. that didn't work, either.

Can anyone please tell me what i must do to STOP windows installer?

I would be forever grateful!
 

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There are remnants of acrobat that remain. Use ccleaner to rid yourself of the unwanted remains. Ill get the link.

http://www.piriform.com/
 

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It worked!! Thank you so much! I am very grateful that people like you are so willing to share what they know with people like me. You just helped make my life simpler and easier!:)
 

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And to you I say you are welcome and thank you for telling me and making me happy, too. Come back any time if you have problems. Bring your friends, too.
Tell your friends that the meerkat knows. Thanks for the rep, was nice of you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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