Try this link:

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article08-103

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


"Lambi000" wrote in message
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Whenever I click on the Excel icon, it brings up the application and then
starts the installation for Office. After cancelling it three times, I can
use Excel.

I don't want to have to deal with this installation routine coming up. How
do I stop that from happening?