Upgrade to XPpro

[David Keyes]

Just getting around to begin thinkin 'bout opening the XP pro box (I've had for 9 months) to see if I really want to go through the agony of upgrading my OS...

Any suggestions regarding my Video Toaster [2] software?

I have a Supermicro dual Xeon with 2 GB ECC and dual SCSI MB controller with 4 U160's striped, a U160 for OS and a 60 GB IDE for misc storage. Graphics is Gforce 4 TI 4600. Logitech cordless keyboard and optical mouse. Running Windows 2K pro now. All home-cobbled...

C'mon save me some pain guys.
:D

[EanJay]

I did the upgrade from Win2k to XP Pro - it was fine! no problems, and now I have Hyper threading operational and this seemed to solve all sorts of little glitchy problem - for me anyway. Make sure you get all the current security patches installed, there are many worms and viruses on the go right now - not a problem if you keep your VT machine off the 'Net'

EanJay

[sbrandt]

Are you havving problems with your 2KPro that would justify a knock-down, drag-out fight with a new OS installation?
I know it's a trite saying... but if it's not broke, don't fix it! :D

[David Keyes]

Hoping to streamline some of the communications between a couple of my systems and my Toaster system. I know it will be some work. Looking for specific pitfallls experienced by others.
Thanks.:D

[Paul Lara]

I've been beta testing Microsoft operating systems since Win 95 (codename "Chicago"). Each successive OS has had a smoother and smoother install routine. XP's is so slick, you can get it started, and then it needs zero intervention through to completion. I was startled when I did have one XP install that blue-screened on me, but it turned out to be a faulty CPU.

I'd say go for it; it's not a painful experience at all.

[bradl]

My 2 cents. Don't do an upgrade, but take this opportunity to do a fresh install. Even if you only have XP Pro upgrade disk you can install it fresh, just have a 2K disk handy in case it ask for it. I like to reinstall about once a year or so just to clean the junk out and make the machine run faster. There is a "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" that will help get you going faster. It can be copied from the XP disk and run on your 2K machine prior to the install.

[David Keyes]

Hey thanks,
The file and settings transfer utility sounds like it could be a real help. I have been thinking of a fresh install, for all of your reasons and more.
Thanks for the helpful suggestions.:D :D :D