I'm sure this is a big 'duh!' to most of you, but what exactly does "Close all programs" mean? I take it to mean the state of the computer when I turn it on and haven't done anything yet, but then I wonder if it means I have to root around the innards of the computer somehow, maybe turn off security?
Posted by punahougirl84 (Member # 1731) on :
You mean if you install a new program, and it suggests you close all programs before continuing? That means anything you have running - your word processor, for example. Also, if you have some programs that are set to run automatically (mine are set on the right side of my lower tool bar on my desktop), you might have to close those too. You don't need to worry about stuff the computer is running just to function - no rooting around!
You may not actually have to close everything depending on your computer's capabilities.
Hope that helps! Lee
Posted by Kolona (Member # 1438) on :
Yes, it helps. Only the stuff on the right, not the left -- right?
Posted by Jeraliey (Member # 2147) on :
The things on the left are shortcuts. You're going for the stuff on the right.
Posted by Kolona (Member # 1438) on :
Thank you both.
Posted by Marianne (Member # 1546) on :
I have had installation directions that told me to shut down Norton as well. I guess it is always running in the background. I never turn it off and it doesn't seem to matter. I think if you hit control-alt-delete you will get a list of programs that are running at the time.
Posted by Jeraliey (Member # 2147) on :
You bet.
Posted by Kolona (Member # 1438) on :
Okay. So you turn it all off. How do you get it all back on? If Control/Alt/Delete shows you what's running, hitting C/A/D afterward wouldn't bring anything up since nothing's running. Would restarting the computer automatically activate everything again?
[This message has been edited by Kolona (edited August 14, 2004).]
Posted by Jules (Member # 1658) on :
Normally, yes. When you reboot, everything that the computer thinks is supposed to be running gets started.
Posted by Kolona (Member # 1438) on :
Well, now I've got to get my nerve up to do this. If at some point you guys don't hear from me again, you'll know I screwed up big-time.
