NoStop wrote:
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> Kerry Brown wrote:
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>>Here's a step by step guide to upgrading from XP to Vista. If the upgrade
>>still fails it is likely some hardware is not Vista compatible or you
>>still have some software running that is not Vista compatible.
>>
>>1) Backup your PC.
>>2) Back it up again.
>>3) Test your backups.
>>
>>If you skip the above steps please don't whine that the upgrade trashed
>>all your files. Any process that involves this many changes to the file
>>system is fraught with danger. If you don't have a full backup of your pc
>>before starting the upgrade you are an idiot and shouldn't really have a
>>pc to start with :-) This may sound harsh but it is reality.
>>
>>4) Run the latest version of the Upgrade Advisor and note anything it
>>flags. 5) Uninstall (not disable) all antivirus, antispyware, firewall,
>>disk utility, and system utility programs even if the upgrade advisor
>>doesn't mention them. You will need to install Vista compatible versions
>>after the upgrade is finished.
>>6) Uninstall (not disable) all programs that the upgrade advisor flags as
>>possible problems. You will need to install Vista compatible versions
>>after the upgrade is finished.
>>7) If possible remove all hardware that the upgrade advisor flags as
>>incompatible.
>>8) Make sure you have Vista compatible drivers and software for all your
>>hardware devices burned to CD. Don't just look for drivers that the
>>upgrade advisor mentioned. If possible have drivers ready for everything.
>>9) Physically unplug any external devices like portable hard drives,
>>printers, card readers, flash drives, cameras, etc..
>>10) Run a chkdsk on all the partitions on all hard drives still connected.
>>11) Defrag the system and boot partitions.
>>12) Start the Vista upgrade process.
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> So, how many days does it take to do all this? And could that turn into
> weeks if along the way ... say, the tested restore of the backup fscked up
> the system? Now, I see why Vista is such an easy operating system to
> install, even for a newbie. At least that is what Frank and the Windoze fan
> boys around here keep telling us.
>
> Cheers.
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Why are you doris? RS's keeps calling for you come and kiss his hairy
arse...so get along now...don't keep him waiting.
Frank