Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to upgrade?

Thanks,
drybones

drybones wrote:

> Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to
> upgrade?
>
> Thanks,
> drybones

Normally the upgrade from Pro to Home goes very smoothly. However, you
should always have your data backed up and installation media for
programs/drivers on hand just in case. Because Stuff Happens.

Malke
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Well thier is no upgrade from home to pro,the upgrade is for older windows
OS.To install pro from home,a clean install is a must....

"drybones" wrote:

> Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to upgrade?
>
> Thanks,
> drybones
>
>
>

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.

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Microsoft MVP
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"drybones" wrote:

| Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to upgrade?
|
| Thanks,
| drybones

drybones wrote:

> Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to
> upgrade?


When you say "WiXP," I ussume you mean WIndows XP *Home.*


Yes, you can upgrade XP Home to Professional. In fact it's the easiest and
most-likely successful of upgrades. You should lose nothing--neither
programs nor data--but be aware that it's always possible for something
unexpected to go wrong, so you should be sure you have a backup of anything
you can't afford to lose before beginning.e

But are you sure you want to do this? Are you aware that XP Home and
Professional are identical except that Professional includes a few features
(mostly related to security and networking) missing from Home? Most home
users don't need and would never use these extra features and will see no
benefits by upgrading.

For details go to

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_home_pro.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp>

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h.../choosing2.asp

Also note another point, not included in any of the above: Professional
allows ten concurrent network connections, and Home only five.


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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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Andrew E. wrote:

> Well thier is no upgrade from home to pro,the upgrade is for older
> windows OS.To install pro from home,a clean install is a must....



Ignore Andrew E., one of our resident trolls, who repeats this nonsense here
at every opportunity, despite many of us pointing out to him many times that
he's completely wrong. See the Microsoft page proving him wrong,
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...ng/matrix.mspx

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drybones wrote:
> Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to
> upgrade?

Andrew E. wrote:
> Well thier is no upgrade from home to pro,the upgrade is for older
> windows OS.To install pro from home,a clean install is a must....

Again - you have to give Andrew E. respect for being persistently incorrect
on this one.
Persistence can be a noble quality - but admitting you are wrong and
stopping the incorrect behavior (or handing out the incorrect advice) is
also noble behavior - and better for everyone involved.

If you mean to upgrade from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP
Professional Edition - as with anything major - you should do a final backup
of all your important data/email/contacts/etc. Better safe than sorry. It
should be as simple as doing once last periodic backup of your things -
since you should already have a periodic backup scheme in place. If you do
not - no better time to start than before you lose everything.

If you have not purchased Windows XP Professional yet - make sure you
purchase the "Upgrade" or "Retail" edition - and NOT and OEM. OEMs are
significantly cheaper - but that is the ONLY time Andrew E.'s statement
would be correct. OEM's will not upgrade anything - clean install only.

Andrew,

When you get one wrong (like this one) the first time - and it is proven to
you that it was the incorrect assumption - repeating it over and over does
not make it true.

Examples of your incorrect statement - over and over:
http://snipurl.com/s45j

The same answer I continue to give to prove to you that your assumption is
completely and totally false:

Andrew E. has been incorrect about this many times - but refuses (or perhaps
cannot comprehend) the fact that upgrading from Windows XP Home to Windows
Professional is supported and one of the easiest paths to follow.

Windows XP supported upgrade paths
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607

That article clearly shows a path from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP
Professional Edition..
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2926...23120121120120

Even external (non-Microsoft sponsored) confirm this:

What are the supported upgrade paths to Windows XP?
http://www.jsifaq.com/subI/tip4300/rh4349.htm

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Shenan Stanley
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drybones wrote:
> Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to upgrade?
>
> Thanks,
> drybones
>
>


No, that shouldn't be necessary. WinXP is designed to install and
upgrade the existing operating system while simultaneously preserving
your applications and data, and translating as many personalized
settings as possible. The process is designed to be, and normally is,
quite painless. That said, things can go wrong, in a small number of
cases. If your data is at all important to you, back it up before
proceeding.

The upgrade from WinXP Home to WinXP Pro, in particular, almost
always goes smoothly, as both operating systems use the same kernel.

However, do you really need to upgrade? The WinXP Home and WinXP
Pro versions are _identical_ when it comes to performance, stability,
and device driver and software application compatibility, but are
intended to meet different functionality, networking, security, and
ease-of-use needs, in different environments. The most significant
differences are that WinXP Pro allows up to 10 simultaneous inbound
network connections while WinXP Home only allows only 5, WinXP Pro is
designed to join a Microsoft domain while WinXP Home cannot, and only
WinXP Pro supports file encryption and IIS. (Oh, and WinXP Pro usually
costs roughly $100 USD more than WinXP Home.)

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h.../choosing2.asp

Which Edition Is Right for You
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_home_pro.asp


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Andrew E. wrote:
> Well thier is no upgrade from home to pro,the upgrade is for older windows
> OS.To install pro from home,a clean install is a must....
>

Liar.

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From Pro to Home????

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"Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> drybones wrote:
>
>> Will I have to re-install all of my programs should I choose to
>> upgrade?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> drybones
>
> Normally the upgrade from Pro to Home goes very smoothly. However, you
> should always have your data backed up and installation media for
> programs/drivers on hand just in case. Because Stuff Happens.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User