Re: Turn Off AV Protection to Install Software?

From: PA Bear (PABearMVP_at_gmail.com)
Date: 02/24/05 

Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 21:01:40 -0500

"Once bitten, twice shy" here. I always advise disabling AV app before
installing anything. 

-- 
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security
Modem Ani wrote:
> Hoping to clear up some confusion on my part.
>
> I understand that in Windows XP it's OK to install software so long as
> there are no open applications. And it's easy to check whether there are
> open applications: If the Applications tab of Task Manager is empty,
> you're good to go.
>
> The above notwithstanding, I've read that it's a good idea to turn off
> your antivirus protection when software is being installed, since the AV
> program might misinterpret the install as virus-like activity. Now that I
> think about it, a similar argument might be made for a malware detection
> program.
>
> So what's the real story: Should I temporarily turn off my antivirus and
> anti-malware programs while installing software in Windows XP (including
> updates from Windows Update)?
>
> Thanks for your advice. I hope this isn't opening any cans of worms!
>
> Modem Ani

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