Thanks !
Hate to spend a week reinstalling all programs ... but it might be the
"best" way to do it all things considered.
The problem is that I need the increased file security and an onboard IIS
for development purposes which XP Pro offers (right?).
/Christer K.

"Saucy Lemon" skrev:

> Christer K wrote:
> > Exactly how much of my present software installations / hardware
> > settings (incl. networing etc)
> > is preserved after a XP Home SP2 to XP Pro SP2 upgrade?
> > How about special security software (bank access etc etc) ?
> > Is it safer to create a "new installation" and reinstall all software
> >
>
> Is it safer? Microsoft might not say it but a 'clean' install is preferred
> for people who are a bit adept with computers. Some people, less confident,
> are better served by upgrading, but a clean installation is, well, cleaner.
> Excessive registry crud and the like aren't carried over to the new
> installation etc. etc. So if you are not afraid of such a thing then do the
> clean installation. If Start > Run means nothing to you then just do the
> upgrade installation which should preserve the software, network, adware,
> virus and spyware settings.
>
> 'Natch there are no guarantees and a backup of important docs and data is
> always in order. Record the network settings of the current installation in
> case you need them, gather all software product key numbers etc. etc. in
> case you need them.
>
> * You probably already have the WinXP with SP2 install disc but here goes:
>
> If the installation disk is not up to Windows XP SP2 level, then obtain SP2
> before installing [the full network version of SP can be downloaded from
> microsoft.com and burned to CD-R .. you can also order at no cost [save
> shipping] SP2 on disc]. Install Windows, then apply SP2 BEFORE ever
> connecting to the Internet. SP2 has technologies that block a lot of the
> exploits out there that WILL compromise a connected system left sitting. A
> WinXP SP1 install can be compromised within minutes of being connected to
> the Internet. Install SP2 BEFORE connecting to preclude all that.
>
> One thing some people, who do not have a current WinXP disc with SP2 already
> included, is to create a "slipstreamed" disc. This is a process where you
> use WinXP or WinXP with SP1 disc and the full network SP2 downloaded file
> to "slipstream" the SP2 update into the installation files and burn them to
> a CD-R. With the created disc you can install Windows and SP2 will already
> be installed.
>
> Here's some links:
>
> http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...slipstream.asp
>
> http://www.helpwithwindows.com/Windo...p2-bootcd.html
>
> Also there's utility [AutoStreamer] that's supposed to make the process
> easier:
>
> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=188337
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