I am being asked to DISABLE my Firewall and Virus to download my scanner software from Mustek uk..??

Surley that cant be safe..,can it..?

I need to download about 5 files,which will take me around 1-2mins..!

I'm no genius on a computer,but i thought you should NEVER go online without basic protection,even if it is for just 1 minute,sods law says i will get somin nasty.

I've downloaded the said files a few times,but when i try to run them i'm told the file/download maybe corrupt..!!!

Any thoughts would be taken with gratitude..!

Many thanks...,Lol..!

I am being asked to DISABLE my Firewall and Virus to download my scanner software from Mustek uk..???computer

Do not do it... Sounds bogus to me..

I am being asked to DISABLE my Firewall and Virus to download my scanner software from Mustek uk..???free spyware

Its a catch 22. Yes you shouldnt disable the firewall because its possible to have a problem in that 2 mins. However if you trust the site and need the software then do it. Just remember to turn it back on immediately after the download.
Of course, under normal circumstances you would never do this, but, it's necessary for certain tasks.

If detected by anti-virus it will change the MD5 hash and corrupt the downloaded files. So, under these circumstances, I would allow it.

*Make sure you re-enable firewall and A-V once you are done.