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SP3 Install with McAfee Real-tme Scanning?



 
 
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Old May 9th 08, 04:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Bob I
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Default SP3 Install with McAfee Real-tme Scanning?



HeyBub wrote:
skeet3 wrote:

That appears to be the only way, although I'm not into getting into a
discussion of whether or not it's a lousy AV.



Good. You'd lose.


Maybe, maybe not, it depends on which side he takes! ;-)

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Old May 9th 08, 05:14 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
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Default SP3 Install with McAfee Real-tme Scanning?

"skeet3" wrote in message
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"Malke" wrote in message
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skeet3 wrote:

Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Can't stop the service!

"Mark" wrote in message
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Instead of asking that question, why not disable it while installing?

Mark

"skeet3" wrote in message
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Has anyone successfully installed SP3 with McAfee Real-time scanning
service running?


Install in Safe Mode. McAfee is such a garbage program in any case that
trying to install a Service Pack while it is running is a recipe for
disaster.


Malke
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Well - I can't quite determine how to connect to Microsoft Update site in
safe mode!


Safe Mode with Networking

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Old May 9th 08, 07:23 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
PA Bear [MS MVP]
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Default SP3 Install with McAfee Real-tme Scanning?

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/950717

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skeet3 wrote:
Has anyone successfully installed SP3 with McAfee Real-time scanning
service
running?


 




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