"StephenB" <sboots@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:thq5q3p3jf89l3de9lmuei63jam50fbtmp@xxxxxx
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> "Paul Hay" <paulhay@xxxxxx> wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>I was wanting to install OneCare using the CD. Due to a problem with my
>>broadband I could not connect to the internet. However, it seems that it
>>can
>>only continue if you are connected.
>>
>>This seems like a security issue as it would mean I have to be connected
>>with no protection until OneCare finishes it's installation leaving a time
>>when the machine will be vulnerable.
>>
>>Is this right ? Is there a way to install without being connected ?
>>I appreciate that I will not have the latest updates but surely better to
>>be
>>a bit secure than not secure at all.
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> You must be connected to install OneCare. The Windows firewall will
> protect you
> from inbound threats. You should not browse the Internet or check emails,
> etc.,
> while downloading and installing OneCare to minimize the chance that you
> will
> allow a threat to become active by opening an infected message or by
> browsing an
> infected web site.
> -steve
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> Stephen Boots sboots@xxxxxx
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live
> Windows Live OneCare Forum Moderator
> http://forums.microsoft.com/windowso....aspx?siteid=2 | |
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Stephen,
Thank you. I guess that makes sense, the Windows Firewall will stop the
inbound problems until it installed. That gives me some piece of mind.
Thanks again.
Paul