ME to XP upgrade

[Ken Sympson]

I'm updating from WindowsME to WindowsXP. I currently have
internet access via cable modem, and I'm using ZoneAlarm
as a firewall. Can I perform the upgrade with the firewall
active, or must I exit ZoneAlarm before starting the
upgrade?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Ken,

As WinXP has its own firewall, I would disable ZA first to avoid conflicts.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[PA Bear]

You will want to perform the upgrade with all running processes, including
ZA, closed and being physically disconnected from the internet.

WinXP Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp

WinXP Readiness Test
http://www.pcpitstop.com/xpready/

HOW TO: Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Profiles to Windows
XP Domain User Profiles
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283253

Most importantly, though:

WinXP: Surviving the First Day (1.25 MB download)
http://isc.sans.org/presentations/xpsurvivalguide.pdf
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~Robear Dyer (aka PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Protect Your PC
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