installing programs: Stop all processes?

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I udnerstand that when I install or uninstall, I should not have any programs
running. I close down my virus protection (and get off the net). I check
task manager, which shows no programs running. However, there are many
processes listed (30-40). Should I close all of those ,esepcially since I
don't know what they are or what they do?

Thanks

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

All you need to do is to temporarily disable your antivirus
program when installing programs. Attempting to disable
background services will not be beneficial.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx

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"tryintowork" wrote:

| I udnerstand that when I install or uninstall, I should not have any programs
| running. I close down my virus protection (and get off the net). I check
| task manager, which shows no programs running. However, there are many
| processes listed (30-40). Should I close all of those ,esepcially since I
| don't know what they are or what they do?
|
| Thanks