Changing XP Home Edition to XP Pro

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Is it possible to upgrade XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 to XP Pro Service
Pack 2 without wiping the hard drive. I have the available software but don't
seem to be having any luck upgrading.
 
You perform an upgrade while you are
at your XP Home desktop.

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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| Is it possible to upgrade XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 to XP Pro Service
| Pack 2 without wiping the hard drive. I have the available software but don't
| seem to be having any luck upgrading.
 
Yes it is possible, but as you don't give any indication as to what problems
you are having, or what error messages you are getting, it is unlikely that
anyone will be able to assist you.

You need a retail upgrade version of Windows XP or the retail full install
edition. You can NOT use an OEM edition to upgrade. They are meant for clean
installs only.

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Rescue said:
Is it possible to upgrade XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 to XP Pro Service
Pack 2 without wiping the hard drive.
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Certainly. 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.

I have the available software but don't
seem to be having any luck upgrading.
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What specific problems are you encountering?


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