Re: pre-reformatting hard drive tasks
From: Rock (rock_at_comcast.nospam.net)
Date: 09/08/04
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Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2004 01:02:14 -0700
mike wrote:
> I need to reformat my hard drive and before I do I have saved:
> favourites, internet and mail settings, all data, all emails I want to keep,
> all programs and drivers and updates that I could save.
>
> But how do I save all the passwords for internet sites windows remembered
> for me? I can't find my paper records as I am in the process of moving.
>
> Is there anything else I should save too? Do I have to install any updates
> before installing XP SP2, or is that a cover all?
>
> Is there a way of saving display/mouse preferences? I dont want to save all
> settings as the pc is running slow and I dont want to recreate the problems
> I have now!
>
> Mike
>
Mike if the system is having problems then more than likely SP2 won't
fix it. It might even get worse. That's true of any update, unless the
update is specifically targeted at fixing a problem you have. You need
to make sure your system is running fast and well, no problems with no
spyware / viruses / malware at all before updating
See these links and review them carefully:
Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
Pre-Install, Install, Tidying Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783
Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw
Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130
If running Office 2003 make sure you have the latest Service Pack
http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx
Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx
Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;windowsxpsp2
Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN
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