XP in place upgrade, networking issues

[Guest]

Hi,
I upgraded my Windows XP SP2 installation on my HP nc6320. I'm using
Checkpoint secure client for VPN. After the upgrade I installed "Checkpoint
VPN-1 SecuRemoteSecureClient NGX HFA EA". Furthermore I noticed that with
Virtual PC 2007 I can not select a Network interface. Anyone an idea, apart
from reinstallation ?

Kind Regards,
Wim

 

[Kerry Brown]

Here's my standard tip for upgrading - don't, do a clean install. Backup
your data. Format the drive. Install Vista. Install Vista compatible
versions of your programs and hardware drivers. Restore your data.

If you must upgrade use the following procedure.

1) Backup your PC.
2) Back it up again.
3) Test your backups.

If you skip the above steps please don't whine that the upgrade trashed all
your files. Any process that involves this many changes to the file system
is fraught with danger. If you don't have a full backup of your pc before
starting the upgrade you are an idiot and shouldn't really have a pc to
start with This may sound harsh but it is reality.

4) Run the latest version of the Upgrade Advisor and note anything it flags.
5) Uninstall (not disable) all antivirus, antispyware, firewall, disk
utility, and system utility programs even if the upgrade advisor doesn't
mention them. You will need to install Vista compatible versions after the
upgrade is finished.
6) Uninstall (not disable) all programs that the upgrade advisor flags as
possible problems. You will need to install Vista compatible versions after
the upgrade is finished.
7) If possible remove all hardware that the upgrade advisor flags as
incompatible.
8) Make sure you have Vista compatible drivers and software for all your
hardware devices burned to CD. Don't just look for drivers that the upgrade
advisor mentioned. If possible have drivers ready for everything.
9) Physically unplug any external devices like portable hard drives,
printers, card readers, flash drives, cameras, etc..
10) Run a chkdsk on all the partitions on all hard drives still connected.
11) Defrag the system and boot partitions.
12) Start the Vista upgrade process.

 

[Guest]

OK. Noted. But completely not to to the point.
Procedure followed:
1. Data on external HD
2. Vista Upgrade advisor
3. Uninstalled all not compatible SW versions
4. Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate
5. Installed Office 2K7 pro and all other compatible programs
6. Updated HW drivers
7. Installed secure client --> Will not start, nothing in event viewer
(first run: sometimes a popup for registry keys marked for deletion,
unfortunately, i dont know which keys are impacted.)
8.Installed VPC 2007, imported virtual HD files and launched the Virtual
Machine. No network option available to chose from.

Maybe MVP's should be credited by the amount of CORRECT answers and not by
their activity in newsgroups ;-). So please, don't call me the "idiot". The
Upgrade path from windows XP is fully supported by Microsoft so I would like
to find out what is keeping my config from performing ...

Please only relevant posts, and I don't want to insult any MVP's out there
because their work is highly appreciated

Wim

 

[Kerry Brown]

I'm sorry if you took my post as calling you an idiot. Your first post did
not indicate how you had installed Vista other than it was an upgrade. We
could only guess at what steps you had taken. My post was meant for others
finding it through searches as much as for you. Many people say they backup
but don't actually do it. They later post complaining that they lost their
files.

I have tried upgrading many different hardware and software configurations
from XP to Vista. Even though it is supported it does not always work. Vista
will sometimes use XP drivers from the old installation. When Vista tries to
re-setup the applications the registry can get corrupted. Not all
applications are migrated properly sometimes causing intermittent problems.
There are many reasons why a clean install is preferred. If you still want
to upgrade the steps in my first post will ensure the best chance of the
upgrade working but it is not guaranteed.

Whenever I run across a situation like yours this is my troubleshooting
methodology: Image the system. Test the image. Wipe out the system and do a
clean install of Vista. Install the hardware or software causing the
problem. If the problem is gone start installing other applications then
restore data. If the problem still exists you now have a clean system to
troubleshoot. You are sure there are no interactions with other programs
like antivirus, firewall, old drivers, or who knows what.