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what/how to shutdown when installing

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by mrwreckit

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Often, when installing progs (under Win 9*), a 'shutdown all progs' instruction (or similar) is given.
What is the correct way to shut these programs & which ones should be left running?

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by pjpatiky

Tony: Press Ctrl+Alt and tap Delete key. This brings up Close Programs box. Highlight each program and click End Task. The box will go away, then press C-A-D again. Do not press C-A-D twice in a row or the computer will restart. Do NOT touch Explorer or Systray.
Next go to System Tray, by clock, and click on any remaining icon and Disaable or Shut down.
Next got to Desktop, Right click on open space, click on Properties, click on Screen Saver tab. Place Screen Saver on None/OK. Next bring back Screen Saver tab and click on Settings button. Place Power Mgt on Always on, Never, Never, Never.
Now install our Program.
After installation return all settings to your original operating choices.

by mrwreckit

That's what I thought. Thanks.
Why do none of the progs give instructions on how to shutdown the running programs??

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