How do I install WinPro? Currently running WinXp Home Edition.

[brother of sleep]

Just received WinPro yesterday, currently running WinXp Home Edition.
I've burnt all the files I needed. Got message that I couldn't install
WinPro because I'm already running a Windows OS. Want to clean out the
entire computer and have a cleaninstall of WinPro.
What do I do?

 

[Ron Martell]

Just received WinPro yesterday, currently running WinXp Home Edition.
I've burnt all the files I needed. Got message that I couldn't install
WinPro because I'm already running a Windows OS. Want to clean out the
entire computer and have a cleaninstall of WinPro.
What do I do?

Your Windows XP Pro is apparently an OEM version as these are the ones
that will not install as an upgrade to an existing version of Windows.

Boot from the Windows XP Pro CD and choose the option to Setup Windows
XP Now. You will get a further choice that includes the option to
remove the existing operating system and install a fresh copy of
Windows XP Pro.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[POP]

Just received WinPro yesterday, currently running WinXp
Home Edition. I've burnt all the files I needed. Got
message that I couldn't install WinPro because I'm already
running a Windows OS. Want to clean out the entire computer
and have a cleaninstall of WinPro.
What do I do?

WHAT is "winpro"? Do you mean winXP Pro or simlar? Be more
specific. There IS something called "winpro" but it's not an
operating system, it's malware.

Pop