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08-27-2004 at 04:15:03 PM

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When should I turn off the Antivirus on my computer when downloading and
installing SP2 ? When I begin downloading ( I think not ) , or when
Installation begins please . I have had one SP2 installation failure , the
computer would only reboot . Since , I have reinstalled Windows XP Home
Edition .

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08-28-2004 at 01:00:03 AM

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Turn you anti virus off 'after' you have logged off from the internet and
then begin the install. *Do Not* turn the anti virus off while still
connected to the internet.
Having said that, I installed sp2 without turning the anti virus off and
everything went ok. But, I suppose, to be on the safe side it would be wise
to turn the anti virus off when you come to install sp2. Just remember to
turn it on again afterwards.

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"Nicholas B" <stanpatanne@ihug.co.nz> wrote in message
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> When should I turn off the Antivirus on my computer when downloading
> and
> installing SP2 ? When I begin downloading ( I think not ) , or when
> Installation begins please . I have had one SP2 installation failure , the
> computer would only reboot . Since , I have reinstalled Windows XP Home
> Edition .

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08-28-2004 at 01:00:04 AM

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"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

> Turn you anti virus off 'after' you have logged off from the internet and
> then begin the install. *Do Not* turn the anti virus off while still
> connected to the internet.
> Having said that, I installed sp2 without turning the anti virus off and
> everything went ok. But, I suppose, to be on the safe side it would be wise
> to turn the anti virus off when you come to install sp2. Just remember to
> turn it on again afterwards.
>
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Associate Expert
> www.freelanceit.glowinternet.net
> "Nicholas B" <stanpatanne@ihug.co.nz> wrote in message
> news:CD80FCF9-3D51-427D-8EAE-5AF1D83360CF@microsoft.com...
> > When should I turn off the Antivirus on my computer when downloading
> > and
> > installing SP2 ? When I begin downloading ( I think not ) , or when
> > Installation begins please . I have had one SP2 installation failure , the
> > computer would only reboot . Since , I have reinstalled Windows XP Home
> > Edition .
>
>
> Thankyou John Barnett MVP


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