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

Everything should be preserved. Usually upgrades go smoothly. But the
operative word is "usually". Always have your data backed up off the
hard drive and make notes of any important settings. Always have
reinstallation media for programs you use.

Malke
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