Can I upgrade XP to XP Pro?

[Reginald]

I seem to have XP Media Center Edition on my new laptop, I didn't even know
that existed, and I'm wondering if it is possible to upgrade to XP Pro? Can
I just pop in the CD and start? Will I lose any currently installed files?
Tks+Brgds,
Reginald

 

[philo]

I seem to have XP Media Center Edition on my new laptop, I didn't even know
that existed, and I'm wondering if it is possible to upgrade to XP Pro? Can
I just pop in the CD and start? Will I lose any currently installed files?
Tks+Brgds,
Reginald

XP media center is XP pro...
just an enhanced version

 

[Rich Barry]

a.. Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) - If you wish to run Pro Edition
instead of MCE please backup all your files and install a fresh copy of
Windows XP Pro. Note: MCE comes with software specifically designed for
Media Center PCs and and this change can result in reduced system
functionality.

 

[Larry Samuels]

Why?
Media Center IS XP Pro with the added MCE features. The only limitation on
Media Center is that it cannot join a domain except during setup.

--
Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
Expert Zone-

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I seem to have XP Media Center Edition on my new laptop, I didn't even know
that existed, and I'm wondering if it is possible to upgrade to XP Pro? Can
I just pop in the CD and start? Will I lose any currently installed files?
Tks+Brgds,
Reginald

Transitioning from WinXP MCE to WinXP Pro is a _downgrade_.

WinXP Media Center Edition is a _superset_ (iow, it does
_everything_ WinXP Pro can do (except join a domain), plus contains
additional multi-media features) of WinXP Pro.

Windows XP Media Center Edition Home
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ehome/default.asp


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:



They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin