Re: Ad-Aware Install

From: Wolfman's Brother (my.address_at_is.chris.at.lowth.dot.com)
Date: 06/30/05 

Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:57:44 GMT

picky wrote:

> Was installing ad aware the other night, and during the installation
> process, it tells you it's
>
> "Checking for previously installed components."
>
> Well, I've got three hard drives and it went through each one taking
> it's time and having a good long look.
>
> Seemed a bit much for my taste.
>
> They have ample opportunity to scan everything later, but the
> installation process gives you an opportunity to scan, delete the
> program, and call homes to one's heart's content.
>
> Just mentioning it because I've never seen a software installation do
> that before.

Seems a reasonable approach to me if the software uses common components
that make multiple version support an issue. Or: if they just want to
helpfully suggest that you junk old unsupported code before using the
new shiney version with go-faster stripes and furry dice in the window. 

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