Re: Installing SP 2

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 09/13/04 

Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 19:34:39 +0200

Paul wrote:

> After I downloaded SP2, it says that it's now ready to install by
> clicking next, and to close all running applications, should I stay
> connected to the web whilst SP2 is installing, or should i try to
> disconnect before clicking on next to start the SP2 Install.
>
> If I should stay connected to the Web, should I disable my Norton
> AntiVirus and Internet Security, whilst installing SP2.
Hi

When you get the SP2 installation Wizard, all files are downloaded,
and you can disconnect from the web. After the disconnect, you can
disable NAV and Internet Security. Do not disable it while still
connected to the net. 

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