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edward m asked in Computers & InternetSoftware · 1 decade ago

why does windows installer try to install a program that is already on the pc i have been using it for months?

i have microsoft streets and trips installed and have been using it regularly for 7 months recently windows installer tries to install it when i try to use the program can someone tell me why this happens

Update:

its not an update it looks for the disk the progran functions properly it just gets annoying having to cancel installer

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  • Sunny
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Install / Reinstall the latest service pack and all updates of Windows OS that you are using. In addition, alos install / reinstall the latest service pack of MS Office (if you are using it). The annoyance will stop.

  • 1 decade ago

    Most of the time this happens when you have downloaded an upgrade, a patch or a Windows Update program.

    It is not installing the program again, it is merely updating things and applying patches where needed.

    99% of the time this is normal behaviour for Microsoft Products.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    sometimes it happens that while installing an application some files which r required by windows to run that programm doesnt get installed so it asks for that installer .

    let it get installed and then that problem will not come.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    I had a similar style of problems when I first put in my Vista domicile top rate. you're able to desire to flow to each and all of the internet web content and get carry of the right variations for Vista. when I orginally put in my Vista I had to redownload all my drivers; sound, printer, flash drives etc. when you consider that Vista replaced into relased lower back in February (i offered mine the day it replaced into released) maximum companies on their internet site have a Vista motive force.

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  • it may be an update....just let the windows install it...

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