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Thanks Ted ..........
"Ted Zieglar" wrote:
> Computers don't *always* have to reboot after installing software...but when
> they do, here's why: the installer needs to modify a file that is currently
> in use. By rebooting, the file can be modified before the program starts or
> before Windows starts.
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> If the installer needs to have the computer restarted, it will typically
> display a message saying so. Otherwise, there's no need. However, many
> people like to reboot after every software installation regardless, just to
> make sure that their computer can, in fact, still boot and run successfully.
> This probably not necessary, but there's no harm done.
> --
> Ted Zieglar
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> "Van" <Van@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:73FF47F5-A05D-41AF-9C74-1F58C35ABF4C@microsoft.com...
> > Can someone please explain to me in simple terms why computers have to
> reboot
> > after installing anything?? Just curious .......
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