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I used a utility called Junkware Removal Tool, using the file JRT.exe and it got rid of my problem.
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I used a utility called Junkware Removal Tool, using the file JRT.exe and it got rid of my problem.

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While I am working in Visual Basic or Install Shield, etc. or even when I try to launch the program, the following message appears. <br />
&quot;Please wait while Windows configures (whichever program was installed last on my computer, for example FoxPro or Quickbooks. And then it keeps on coming up &quot;Preparing to install...&quot;
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While I am working in Visual Basic or Install Shield, etc. or even when I try to launch the program, the following message appears. 
"Please wait while Windows configures (whichever program was installed last on my computer, for example FoxPro or Quickbooks. And then it keeps on coming up "Preparing to install..."

Message appears whenever I attempt to launch an application on my computer

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