upgrade to XP professional

[Joe]

I have a new Dell Dimension 2400 with the original XP home operating system
installed. I need to upgrade it to XP professional. Can I just buy an
upgrade XP professional CD with COA sticker to get it to XP professional? Or
do I have to purchase a full retail version of XP professional to upgrade
the operating system? TIA

Joe

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition 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.
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.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"Joe" wrote:

| I have a new Dell Dimension 2400 with the original XP home operating system
| installed. I need to upgrade it to XP professional. Can I just buy an
| upgrade XP professional CD with COA sticker to get it to XP professional? Or
| do I have to purchase a full retail version of XP professional to upgrade
| the operating system? TIA
|
| Joe