[pchelpers] Re: WTLib installation instructions

The first thing it says on the WTLib holder is. 
1. Close down all other programs, including antivirus programs.

They apparently feel this is the wise thing to do.

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Subject: [pchelpers] Re: WTLib installation instructions


> 
> Hi Dru,
> 
> Monday, January 28, 2008, 10:57:03 AM, you wrote:
> 
> rac> Scott, if I were downloading my software from the web I most
> rac> definitely would question the necessity to temporarily disable
> rac> all my antivirus programs. However, this CD is from a most
> rac> reliable and trusted source. My problem was knowing how to
> rac> temporarily exit my AVs.
> 
> Nevertheless, I would still disable AV only if the install failed with
> it enabled. A number of reliable and trusted names have unknowingly
> sent out discs and equipment with malware on them. John's news post on
> the 26th is a good example. And even then, it would be prudent to scan
> the entire disc first.
> 
> It's not THEM that you're especially concerned about, it's malware.
> And malware can slip in almost anywhere.
> 
> -- 
> Scott.


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