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Why installs require re-boot?

#1 JUICYboy

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Posted 03 October 2010 - 10:57 PM

Hello to all... :trumpet:

Well as I was working on a couple of computers today and installing some programs...

The question came up.. :inlove:

Why do some programs require a re-boot well others don't? :thumbsup:

Well thanks and have a great day... :flowers:

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Posted 03 October 2010 - 10:59 PM

If they need to make some changes to some files, registry entries, being in use, it can be done only on reboot.

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#3 NpaMA

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Posted 04 October 2010 - 02:35 AM

Yep. As Broni said. If a file is in use, its hard to make changes to it without crashing, or messing up the system.

Some things only load on boot ups, aswell. So its possible you won't get the full functions until a restart even on programs that DON'T require a restart.

This post has been edited by NpaMA: 04 October 2010 - 02:36 AM