Question : Can not install new programs with out "AIM Install" Dialog Prompt

I have a windows pc my children use which runs XP

Recently, my son installed AIM.  Now whenever I try to install any program (either by CD or Download), a dialog box pops up and prompts me to install "AIM".  If I select "Cancel", the dialog box closes, but I receive no further prompts to install the software I want to install.  If I select "Continue", it appears to be installing AIM, then exits!  Because of this, I can't install any new programs on my PC.

I suspect it is a virus or malware, but I ran a complete scan and the only thing that turned up was a couple of tracking Cookies.  I can't download and run "spybot" or similar software since I can not install any new programs!

I went to add/remove programs and removed AIM 6, AIM 6.0, and any other AOL or AIM related programs I found, and rebooted.  Still no luck.

Any suggestions on how to completey get rid of AIM??

Thanks!

Laura

Answer : Can not install new programs with out "AIM Install" Dialog Prompt

ok..you can go to registry and search for "AIM" and delete all the keys related to it.... this may help to a extent