Disabling Anti-Virus

[Brian]

Is it recommended to disable anti-virus software before
installing a piece of software?

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Yes, as long as you trust the source of the file.

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"Brian" > wrote in message
...
> Is it recommended to disable anti-virus software before
> installing a piece of software?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Most software manufacturers do recommend disabling anti-virus
software during the installation of their products; but I've never
done so, and I've never had an installation (or subsequent) problem
that could be traced to the activity of my anti-virus application.


Bruce Chambers

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"Brian" > wrote in message
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> Is it recommended to disable anti-virus software before
> installing a piece of software?