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Must I reboot after installing software when I know I need to install a 2nd package that requires reboot?

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Mar 15, 2026645 views
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Say I install software package A which says I must reboot to finish the install. I also need to install package B which will also require a reboot. Is it advisable to reboot after installing A and before installing B?

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Fix for: Must I reboot after installing software when I know I need to install a 2nd package that requires reboot?

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It shouldn't be necessary to reboot between the two installations, unless there is a dependency in the first installation (.dll, config file, et al) that is required as part of the second package's installer, or if the second package requires servic…

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