Updating from XP Home to XP Pro

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BkzFinest said:
Am I able to upgrade from Home to Pro without a problem?
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"without a problem" is not guaranteed - but most people have no trouble.

Backup your important data first - better safe than blaming a software
package for you not backing up your stuff "just in case".
 
Yes, one can upgrade Windows XP Home to Windows XP Pro:

1. Purchase the conventional "retail upgrade version" of Windows XP Pro.
2. Uninstall any third-party antivirus or firewall programs.
3. Disconnect all peripheral hardware devices, but not the monitor, keyboard or mouse.
4. While at your XP Home desktop screen, insert the XP Pro CD in the CD drive.
5. Select the default "Upgrade" option....do not select "New Installation".
6. Reinstall your antivirus program & turn-on the firewall.
7. Visit the Windows Update website and download the necessary updates.
8. Perform a Disk Cleanup and Defrag your hard drive afterward.

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Carey Frisch
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Greetings --

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, should go
smoothly, as both operating systems use the same kernel.


Bruce Chambers

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