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How can I know which program msiexec.exe is trying to install?

How can I know which program msiexec.exe is trying to install?

Each time I try to install a program on my computer (running windows 7 RC), a setup.exe dialog pops up:

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Guest [Entry]

Use Process Explorer. It should tell you what the program is, and also lets you kill it.
Guest [Entry]

"One workaround is to kill msiexec.exe right before launching the other setup. Since msiexec.exe starts again by itself, the timeframe is quite tight, but it's definitely feasible...

Only a dirty workaround, though."