Not generally. Some programs may need the connection to check for updates.
You do not need the internet to actually install the expansion Burning Crusade but you will need the internet to update and play it.
No, you don't need a internet connection to set up a laptop as long as you have all of your programs that you need to install on removable disk drives like CDs and DVDs. You will need an internet connection to activate and update your installed software.
Actually many programs could be used to download movies and videos from the internet. But if you want to burn it to DVD, you will need a DVD burner to do this job.
No.
You need an internet connection to install Simcity Limited Edition.
This sounds confusing but perhaps the other programs you are referring to are 'broken'. If you can access the internet on Firefox, you should be able to access the internet on all internet-based programs (especially other internet browsers such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome). Perhaps you need to reinstall (i.e. uninstall and then install again) the programs which are not working. You should also check your internet service provider to see if you actually are getting a strong enough internet signal (unless you are using an Ethernet cable).
I need to close Internet Explorer so I can install Adobe
You will require internet to install the game; as it is on steam. Apart from that it does not need to be connected to the internet.
Install all updates required Install only licensed programs Don't install different versions of software Let IT know when hardware isn't working Don't download programs from internet sites you don't trust Be aware of suspicious emails Use online support resources
I don't think so, however you must install it on the computer...
There are no special steps needed to install Windows 98 programs in ME. You just need to run the installer of the program, just as you would on 98.
Yes, you need Internet to activate Windows 7.