I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I
downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't valid.
I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I restored
my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question is that
I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could just
do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me know.
Thanks

"JohnH" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:EC153F4E-C67B-4BD6-A0D5-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I
> downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't
> valid.
> I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I
> restored
> my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question is
> that
> I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could
> just
> do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
> worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me
> know.
> Thanks

No. You _can not_ 'downgrade' from XP Pro to XP Home.
You will have to perform a clean install of XP Home.

Steve

=?Utf-8?B?Sm9obkg=?= wrote:
>
> I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I

Best bet is to wipe the hard drive, buy a retail copy on CD of the OS
you want to use, and install it totally fresh.

--
http://www.bootdisk.com/

On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 20:00:01 -0700, JohnH
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> My question is that
> I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could just
> do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
> worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me know.


It is *not* possible. Downgrades are not supported.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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When I put the cd in it checked the compatability and stated it was not
compatable. Is there a way to do a clean install besides just running the
cd? Do I have to remove the XP Pro prior to this? Any help with this would
be appreciated. If it is not possible I will have to purchase Windosw 98,
98 SE, or Windows Me to upgrade it to XP Home.

"Og" wrote:

> "JohnH" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:EC153F4E-C67B-4BD6-A0D5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I
> > downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't
> > valid.
> > I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I
> > restored
> > my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question is
> > that
> > I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could
> > just
> > do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
> > worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me
> > know.
> > Thanks
>
> No. You _can not_ 'downgrade' from XP Pro to XP Home.
> You will have to perform a clean install of XP Home.
>
> Steve
>
>
>

JohnH <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Do I have to remove the XP Pro prior to this?

Yep.

You have to reformat and clean install the Home version, and since you don't
have any earlier version on which to base the Upgrade, you'll need to obtain
one.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"JohnH" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3533E3E6-5DF8-4D43-880F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> When I put the cd in it checked the compatability and stated it was not
> compatable. Is there a way to do a clean install besides just running the
> cd? Do I have to remove the XP Pro prior to this? Any help with this
> would
> be appreciated. If it is not possible I will have to purchase Windosw
> 98,
> 98 SE, or Windows Me to upgrade it to XP Home.
>
> "Og" wrote:
>
>> "JohnH" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:EC153F4E-C67B-4BD6-A0D5-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that
>> >when I
>> > downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't
>> > valid.
>> > I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I
>> > restored
>> > my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question
>> > is
>> > that
>> > I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could
>> > just
>> > do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my
>> > only
>> > worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me
>> > know.
>> > Thanks
>>
>> No. You _can not_ 'downgrade' from XP Pro to XP Home.
>> You will have to perform a clean install of XP Home.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>