DB> Some apps will screw with an install process if they are open. I had
 DB> a hell of a time installing Soldier of Fortune until it was
 DB> discovered the software for my UPS was demanding something from the
 DB> CPU, probably holding the serial port open.


I always close everything that I can before checking for critical updates. 
I don't want to take any chances of crash the system. Not that having more 
than browser window open would cause any problems....

 DB> Installs would get to the wizard and freeze. Firewall could easily do
 DB> it also. I'd reset it to the defaults and carefull observe the new
 DB> alerts as they occur.You'll prolly discover what the problem is in
 DB> no time!

I have rebooted the system and turned off Zone Alarm Pro before dialing 
out. It still would not download any critical updates. I think its a 
security setting in IE some place. I may need to reset it to default 
settings and try to download a file. Other than trying the default 
settings with the fire wall turned off. I don't know what else to try...

Dale

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