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Does it actually matter whether you have open applications when installing new software?
Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 20268356 viewsConfidence Score0%
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It seems the norm these days is for installers/setup programs to request that you close all open applications before initiating the install process for a piece of new software. I used to obediently follow these directions without fail, even though it could sometimes be frustrating having to close o…
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Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't matter. The installer may require access to registry keys that could be locked by an open program. Also, some installers create a system restore point, open programs can cause problems. For example, try instal…
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