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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Restart Later?
Using Windows XP means having to restart the OS on a regular basis for many reasons. Many times you may be in the midst of something and choose to restart later. Rebooting your PC is also forced upon you at times and again it always seems to happen when you are knee-deep into something that causing you to reboot later - much later.
When you install software applications under Windows XP the installer (such as InstallShield) will frequently suggest you close all other programs before continuing the install. Oh, sure. As if.
Best practice sez: Restart, reboot and close all other programs before continuing the install and your XP box will be better behaved. There is much less chance of software or hardware conflicts if you plan ahead to avoid doing anything later.
Restart, reboot and close when asked.
