SPB backup fried my update!!!

[IvanOtter]

I would love some help here:

I downloaded the new ROM update, then restored my setting with SPB backup and...
the rom is back to 2.17....

I guess my question is: WHAT do I backup with SPB to get my various programs back without having ot go through the tedium of reinstalling, re typing in every goldarn serial #, person setting, etc, but KEEP my rom update. I want that GPS...

Help? Or help with a differnt program to back it up?

[bassett]

I'm not familiar with SPB Backup but generally speaking you have to be careful what you restore after a ROM upgrade. Programs are okay, other items that are embedded in the old ROM will cause problems. In terms of backing up, I find the registry key for each software program I install (there may be more than one) and I save or export it to my SD card. This includes, for instance, the registry keys that hold the software registration keys. I also keep all CABs on my SD card. I flash to a new ROM....install CABs....import registry entries. I'm usually up and running within 15 mins.

[jamesus]

You should never perform a full restore with SPB when upgrading to a new ROM. You should only restore the PIM data and My Documents data.