[python-win32] NT Services and upgrading Python

[Jeff Shannon]

I have an NT Service running, using Python 2.0, and I'd like
to use a package that prefers 2.1.  Installing the new
version is simple enough, but I wonder if it might cause any
issues with my service?

Now, it seems most likely that if I install 2.1 alongside
2.0, they'll have separate sections in the registry, and
things *ought* to work... but I'm worried that anything
installed in \windows\system (etc.) might be overwritten, or
that a $PATH search will find 2.1 when I should be using 2.0
(or vice-versa).  This service is ... not mission-critical,
but it's a significant part of daily business operation, so
I really don't want to just try it out and hope it doesn't
break.

Alternatively, I could re-work the service to use 2.1 -- my
code probably wouldn't require any change.  Would this be as
simple as unregistering the service, upgrading Python, and
then re-registering it?  Are there any other hidden catches
behind doing this?  (If it *is* this simple, then this is
probably my best bet...)

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice.  :)

Jeff Shannon
Technician/Programmer
Credit International