Upgrade XP Home to Pro

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I've recently attempted to do an XP Pro upgrade using a full retail version CD from the XP Home version that was factory installed on my new laptop, and have run into a couple of problems...

The network connection (802.11g) I had set up using an Atheros AR5001X+ chipset no longer functions. The device shows as wireless connection unavailable and when I double click to attempt to connect to wireless network, the window pops up greyed-out. No available networks, no network key, and the advanced adn connect options are not available.

The USB 2.0 connections no longer function. I plugged in my wireless mouse receiver, and got no powerto it, nor did the system detect the plug-in.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Frank

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Please post the make and model number of your new laptop.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I've recently attempted to do an XP Pro upgrade using a full retail version CD from the XP Home version that
was factory installed on my new laptop, and have run into a couple of problems...
|
| The network connection (802.11g) I had set up using an Atheros AR5001X+ chipset no longer functions. The
device shows as wireless connection unavailable and when I double click to attempt to connect to wireless
network, the window pops up greyed-out. No available networks, no network key, and the advanced adn connect
options are not available.
|
| The USB 2.0 connections no longer function. I plugged in my wireless mouse receiver, and got no powerto it,
nor did the system detect the plug-in.
|
| Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
|
| Thanks,
|
| Frank

 

[Guest]

I have a similar issue with a dell 2400 desktop unit. After upgrading from
XP Home to XP Pro SP2 the usb ports are no longer enabled. The system works
fine with a ps2 keyboard and mouse. Any suggestions???

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Install the Intel Chipset Software
http://support.dell.com/support/dow...gory=27&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3268&devlib=27

Visit http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
and type in your Dell Service Tag Number and you'll be able to download the correct
drivers designed for your specific model Dell computer.

USB device does not function after connecting device to Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;870893&Product=windowsxpsp2

When you install Windows XP Service Pack 2, the USB 2.0 drivers do not appear to update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;873169&Product=windowsxpsp2

General USB troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310575&Product=winxp

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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|I have a similar issue with a dell 2400 desktop unit. After upgrading from
| XP Home to XP Pro SP2 the usb ports are no longer enabled. The system works
| fine with a ps2 keyboard and mouse. Any suggestions???