Hello Lisa,
No, you shouldn't have to reinstall any 3rd party software. An inplace
upgrade is like any other upgrade in that we install into the same directory
and inherit settings from the old registry. Since the upgrade process isn't
deleting 3rd party files and is retaining the settings from 3rd party
programs, all of your applications should still work correctly. However,
doing an inplace upgrade DOES replace Microsoft OS files. So you will need
to reapply your service pack, reinstall IE, and reinstall security updates.
306952 What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not
Change
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=306952
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Robert Mitchell
Windows NT4&2000 MCSE
Microsoft Enterprise Support
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Lisa said:
If I reinstall windows by doing an In-place upgrade will I need to also
reinstall cd burner and dvd which occupy drives d and e respectively. Will
I have to reinstall any drivers for printer, scanner ect.
