Is Software Install Order Important?
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I received a question today regarding software installation on a new machine, or after a full reformat. LifeJustIs is wondering whether you should download and install Windows updates first, or install an Anti-Virus first?
Dear Chris,
My question for you has to do with Windows Installation. When I normally do a fresh clean install of my Windows Operating system, in my case Windows XP Home Edition, I normally wipe off the entire hard drive with DBAN and then use the Windows Installation setup to configure the drive how I want it, followed by continuing to install Windows.
After that I install all of the drivers for mandatory system components such as ones for the chip set, video card, sound card and etc. My question for you simply is would you recommend installing Windows Updates as soon as that machine is connected to the Internet before installing any software, even Anti-Virus software, or would you recommend installing your applications and Anti-Virus software before connecting the PC to an Internet connection at all? Would love to get an answer to this question as I’ve been wondering about it for a while. I know that you always say download and use what you want but I would like your opinion on this question.
LifeJustIs2007
The answer is that you should get your security software up and running prior to going online for any reason, including Windows update downloads. You don’t know if the install could be corrupted due to “nasties” already sitting on your machine that you aren’t aware of. If you happen to surf the Internet to look for a proper download of an anti-virus, then you are leaving yourself unprotected and wide open to problems and infections. Your best bet if you know you will be re-installing or doing up a new machine is to save the .exe installer for your anti-virus onto a CD, DVD or a USB stick. Install that as soon as possible after getting the machine running, then allow it to check for updates.
Kat was on Ventrilo and live chat with me during this recording, and she apparently almost fell out of her chair trying to get my attention! She wanted to add that it is VERY critical to NEVER update to SP2 for Windows XP if there is any type of Malware on the machine. The SP2 update can and will cause serious issues with your Operating System if you update on an infected machine. So, make sure your machine is clean prior to doing any type of Windows updates, regardless of which OS you use… just to be safe!
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32 Comments
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December 8th, 2007
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drunkbear2000
December 9th, 2007
at 9:44am
vista is the ultimate virus, no antivirus can help
BetaFlux
December 10th, 2007
at 5:53pm
Hi Chris, I like what you do. I use Avast AV, it’s free and works very well.
Colonelc81
December 10th, 2007
at 7:37pm
Avast is great. It also has a voice that says ”You computer is now updated” and I can pretend i have friends…
pcmatt360
December 11th, 2007
at 9:55am
nod32 it is good
livvidd
December 11th, 2007
at 10:24am
AVG, FTW!
Lewis Cato
December 11th, 2007
at 1:54pm
When I reinstall an operating system, what I normally do is turn on Windows Firewall, download all the critical Windows Updates, then I go and get a proper firewall. After that, I’m relatively safe. I then go and get my anti-virus and then my anti-spyware. When I’ve completed all the critical stuff, I then reinstall all my software.
scottguesty
December 11th, 2007
at 4:30pm
avast anti virus
clamwin anti virus
one not both
sygate personal firewall
zone alarm free personal firewall
one not both
spybot
peter2000rock
December 11th, 2007
at 6:43pm
you need to go online to update
johnaiton
December 12th, 2007
at 5:38am
LOL chris @ 30s
Danno57
December 13th, 2007
at 12:37am
Zonealarm Security Suite (has been great so far)
Spybot Search and Destroy
lavasoft se personal.
Spyware blaster.
thats it. virus free computer for 3 years and counting..
DavinTerrizzi
December 13th, 2007
at 4:20am
Even though those are great problems, none of them are anti-virus.
Danno57
December 13th, 2007
at 4:44am
Check your facts first.
Zonealarm security suite (the one you gotta pay for HAS anti virus and anti spyware, otherwise why would i buy it?
“Great problems” don’t you mean programmes? -_-
ToxicatedLum
December 13th, 2007
at 6:35am
my xboxlive connection is good buts its really slow most of the time only been happening for like a week now… any suggestions????????
neicedogs19
December 13th, 2007
at 10:41am
I use AVG Free 7. Its the best antivius out there.
tehmaster01
December 13th, 2007
at 8:43pm
nod32 3.0 is better
tehmaster01
December 13th, 2007
at 8:48pm
ya the new ver 3 pwns all
hacker042005
December 14th, 2007
at 3:21am
i use` avast its free i like it
Alendar
December 14th, 2007
at 6:40pm
Thank you for asking this question LifeJustIs2007. I have always wondered my self this question and I never really bothered to ask. I think I may have not done this on one of my reformats and I had many problems after installing SP2 on XP.
FeelOfFriction
December 15th, 2007
at 7:27am
me too
FeelOfFriction
December 15th, 2007
at 7:29am
idiot. ur a virus
7aji88
December 15th, 2007
at 9:03am
I don’t use any AV program, since it slows down my pc. I tried norton system works for a while but it crashed my machine soo bad.
bubbles2911816
December 15th, 2007
at 9:28pm
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dakotoke
December 16th, 2007
at 7:59pm
Kaspersky for the win!
allu222
December 17th, 2007
at 2:21am
avira antivir rulez!
jlm7315
December 17th, 2007
at 4:25am
hijack this!!!!!
zokamoka1
December 24th, 2007
at 8:08pm
NOD32 FTW
livvidd
February 26th, 2008
at 1:07am
Yeah! Nod Rocks, Also try AVG It’s Free!
optical10
May 28th, 2008
at 11:59pm
Here in the UK ISPs are including protection when you subscribe to their full broadband package. In the case of virgin it is called PC guard and it includes antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall, parental control, identity theft protection, pop-up blocker, privacy manager, could you get any better than that for free, I don’t think so. it’s the second thing I do after a fresh install, works for me :-) hello from over the pond.
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at 10:00pm
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at 10:00pm
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