When do you reconnect hardware?

[RScotti]

Hi,
I asked Carey this but I guess he was unable to get back to me.

After you finish installing Win XP Pro. at what point do you reconnect the hardware devices?
Can it be done after the install stops installing or maybe after the first boot?
If different please explain.
Thanks for your help!

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your
current programs or files if you use the following procedure:

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP Professional
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or other backup media.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

You can reconnect them any time you please.. I always wait until I have
completed the updates..

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Mike Hall
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

Hi,
I asked Carey this but I guess he was unable to get back to me.

After you finish installing Win XP Pro. at what point do you reconnect the
hardware devices?
Can it be done after the install stops installing or maybe after the first
boot?
If different please explain.
Thanks for your help!

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect
your
current programs or files if you use the following procedure:

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP
Professional
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or
other backup media.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor,
keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the
drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New
Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[RScotti]

Hi Mike,
From what I understand is that you just have to wait till after the install cause when you are installing the software
it can hurt your system if you should reconnect at that time.

Isn't that the reason you disconnect the hardware?

You can reconnect them any time you please.. I always wait until I have
completed the updates..

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

OK.. when installing an OS, all you need is screen, keyboard and mouse..
after the initial install, do updates, then install other devices..