save changes and close open programs

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What I've done in the past is to disable all the open
programs shown on the bottom right hand corner of my
screen using right click on the icon and either
disable/close/disconnect.
Carlos
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>-----Original Message-----
>What is the best way to close open programs before
installing new software?
>I have been told to use "disable all" in msconfig, but
everytime I do this
>McAfee and Ad-aware return upon reboot. These programs
are real die-hards.
>I have to then do a right click on the icon and close or
disable them before
>installing. Should all programs be closed before
installing new software?
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