Prevent XP SP3 from Causing Problems.

[+allan MVC]

The link you posted clearly says to DISABLE the AV, not uninstall it. And the fact that you don't even use an AV speaks volumes about your computer savvy. When you don't know what you are talking about it's best to simply be quiet ;)

[jesseinsf]

The link you posted clearly says to DISABLE the AV, not uninstall it. And the fact that you don't even use an AV speaks volumes about your computer savvy. When you don't know what you are talking about it's best to simply be quiet ;)

Dude, read what I said in the beginning and stop bashing people......don't you have anything better to do here or is this what your whole life is about. It's sad if it is!

[BassRck4]

Jersey

Edited May 12, 2008 by BassRck4

[jesseinsf]

btw guys, there was a time that Microsoft did say to uninstall antivirus software....but they can't anymore because they would get SUED. Lets all stop being so defensive and just get on with our lives. Computer information is Virtual, it can be backed up, I have a second RAID set for that purpose. Get Norton ghost or something that does the same. All the tools out there for computers can help us to get where we need to be. So there is no reason to get so defensive when someone recommends uninstalling something; It's just a recommendation and not a demand!

[+allan MVC]

There was NEVER a time Microsoft suggested uninstalling AV software. Talk about defensiveness - please stop making up nonsense.

[+BudMan MVC]

^ not to feed the flames.. Well maybe just a tiny little bit :rofl:

"There was NEVER a time Microsoft suggested uninstalling AV software"

Drawing a line in the sand like that will more than likely always get you in trouble ;) Now it is a upgrade of the OS from 16bit to 32bit, etc. But they clearly suggest you uninstall the AV software.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/250297

How to Prepare to Upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows 2000

Uninstall or Disable Antivirus Software

You should uninstall (or at least disable) any antivirus software that is running before you begin the upgrade process. In some cases, Windows 2000 Setup disables antivirus software during the upgrade process, but in other cases you must disable the software first. Most antivirus software must be updated to work properly with Windows 2000.

You should also disable any hardware antivirus features that are running. For example, the BIOS in some computers contains antivirus functionality.

Now I agree with you allan -- the uninstalling of the software for a simple service pack install is not needed.. But you did say "NEVER" ;)

[+allan MVC]

Okay BudMan. That's really nitpicking, but you have a point ;) .

I'll rephrase (what was clearly intended in the first place) - Microsoft NEVER suggested uninstalling AV software for installing an update or a service pack

Edited May 12, 2008 by allan

[jesseinsf]

There was NEVER a time Microsoft suggested uninstalling AV software. Talk about defensiveness - please stop making up nonsense.

I don't have the Data, so why don't you prove that you are right, show some evidence? I'm just relying on memory.

[jesseinsf]

^ not to feed the flames.. Well maybe just a tiny little bit :rofl:

Drawing a line in the sand like that will more than likely always get you in trouble ;) Now it is a upgrade of the OS from 16bit to 32bit, etc. But they clearly suggest you uninstall the AV software.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/250297

How to Prepare to Upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows 2000

Uninstall or Disable Antivirus Software

You should uninstall (or at least disable) any antivirus software that is running before you begin the upgrade process. In some cases, Windows 2000 Setup disables antivirus software during the upgrade process, but in other cases you must disable the software first. Most antivirus software must be updated to work properly with Windows 2000.

You should also disable any hardware antivirus features that are running. For example, the BIOS in some computers contains antivirus functionality.

Now I agree with you allan -- the uninstalling of the software for a simple service pack install is not needed.. But you did say "NEVER" ;)

Thanks for finding this link....that is where I heard it and it was LONG ago...haha....I never even worried about antivirus because I always did a slipstream and then did a fresh install. I just see people complaining about how SP3 crippled their systems...that itself scares people from installing SP3....I was trying to help...but people all get defensive when one speaks his word to help others, which also made me defensive in return.

The reason why you should disable your antivirus is to speed up the time it takes the Service pack to install...now that makes sense :)