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IBM PC300PL (Type 6862, 6892) - IBM System Management Tools installation is very slow

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
The installation of IBM System Management Tools proceeds slowly or appears to halt during the installation.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies, but is not limited to IBM PC300PL Series 6862/6892 systems.

The condition is seen if IBM System Management Tools is installed immediately after installing Norton Antivirus while it is performing the initial virus scan, or if Norton Antivirus Auto-Protect is enabled.

FIX:
The slow installation condition can be corrected by either of the following methods:

1. Stop the Norton Antivirus scan before starting the IBM System Management Tools installation.

2. Disable the Norton Auto-Protect feature before starting the IBM System Management Tools installation. (Many applications recommend disabling antivirus software before starting an installation). After completing the installation, re-enable the Norton Auto-Protect feature.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSYOPER CDT CDTOPER
D/T6862 D/T6892 6862 6892
UNCLASSIFIED 96470 96470F_1

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Document Category

Retain, System Administration Tools

Date Created

16-10-98

Last Updated

19-10-98

Revision Date

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6862, 6892

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H164891

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