how load xp pro over xp home edition ?

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william

I purchased a new computer with xp home installed. I
want to install my copy of xp PRO BUT THE computer keeps
indicating that a copy of xp is already running. How can
I replace the home edition for pro I don't have the cd
for home edition as it came installed, but I have the xp
pro cd.
 
william said:
I purchased a new computer with xp home installed. I
want to install my copy of xp PRO BUT THE computer keeps
indicating that a copy of xp is already running. How can
I replace the home edition for pro I don't have the cd
for home edition as it came installed, but I have the xp
pro cd.
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It sounds like you got an oem version of XP which will only do a clean
install. To do an upgrade, you'd need an upgrade or full retail version.
 
william cogitated deeply and scribbled thusly:
I purchased a new computer with xp home installed. I
want to install my copy of xp PRO BUT THE computer keeps
indicating that a copy of xp is already running. How can
I replace the home edition for pro I don't have the cd
for home edition as it came installed, but I have the xp
pro cd.
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Boot from the CD and follow the instructions
 
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