Windows Installer runs on every reboot - why?

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I have problem with my snagit installation, where every reboot it will try to install again. I have deleted the folder, clean up the registry, using the windows clean-up. But nothing help. any ideas?

i installed errorfix in my computor two days ago,
i still have the same problem with windows install trying to load fax

I used Windows Installer CleanUp Utility and found 2 items that should not have been there so I removed them. After a restart windows installer did not show up, my problem was also when I right clicked on anything on the desk top windows installer would start, but no more

BEWARE of registry mechanic. I used it for a long time till it became the cause of the dreaded blue screen. the result total reinsatall of XP pro along with the long long reinstall of all updates.
I emailed Reg Mech under my subscription for help but they did not even respond to any messages. They took my money and ran.
So why all the praise?

I also had the problem of Windows XP Installer coming up on restart and asking for the file "fax.msi" on both my PC's. I have an all-in-one HP 2610 printer. Problem started with Iolo System Mechanic 8.0; specifically the Registry Cleaners/Defragmenters. Leo's suggestion of Windows Installer Cleanup Utility aka."mscicuu2.exe" doesn't even run as his screen prints show. I ran that program and... nothing. The screen just sat there as if I clicked nothing. Take out your registry "cleaner" and reinstall your HP printer software and don't use registry cleanup/ defrag software. I still use System Mechanic 8.0 on both PC's, but not the registry tools. Leo's suggestion did not work in my case, yours may be different.

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