IIS cannot be installed in XP Home. If you require IIS,
you'll have to purchase a "Retail Upgrade Version" of
Windows XP Professional and upgrade.
An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your
current programs or files if you use the following procedure:
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.
--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/
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:
| Hi,
| I recently bought a Sony FS415S. It comes with a WIN XP Home. I need to
| develop web applications in ASP.NET and utilise most of the services
| for XML and IIS to deploy the same.
|
| Is there any way to upgrade the current XP Home to Pro or install IIS
| and get the ASP.NET working on XP Home.
