Upgrade from Home to Pro

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Mat

I've looked back through other post and this is what I
think I have to do, but just want to be sure.

I install XP Professional selecting the "Upgrade" setup
option, and type in the new product key number etc. Then
all my games, programs and settings will still be there -
it will just be as though I have installed some extra
programs.
Should I back anything up before doing this?
If so what?
And to where? (I have a CD RW).
MANY THANKS.
Mat.
 
What benefits do you think that you will get by upgrading to XP Pro?.. I
really do think that you should look at this website..
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.mspx ..

I am not trying to be rude here, but you if you don't know what kind of
files to back up, or how to do it, I don't think that you are going to get
any benefit from the extra features of the Pro version.. many believe that
the Pro version includes professional office features, or that Pro is faster
and more stable.. if you want more features for your home PC, there is a
wide selection of software available for you.. save your money re. this
upgrade..
 
Mat,

As was stated, XP Pro ONLY adds more manageable security and networking
features and if you don't need those, you're only wasting your money in
upgrading.

That said, in case "Murphy" pays you a visit, it always pays to make a
backup of all important data files to a removable medium prior to any
upgrade, as well as on a regular basis. Use the CD-RW for that purpose.

As for what to backup:
- My Documents folder should be high on the list.
- Email
- Datafiles from other installed programs
- Files and Settings Transfer Wizard from Start, Run, Accessories, System
Tools is another good bet.

Everything should work fine, even if you don't do a backup, but just in case
.. . .
 
I've been told I MUST have it for a course I'm doing
(which will help me to understand what I don't understand
now).
 
Thanks - I'm not "upgrading" by choice - have to have it
for a training course (to teach me all the stuff I don't
know which leads me to ask such stupid questions) and
part of the course is how to manage those very things -
security and networking, as well as the usual stuff. I'm
happy with XP Home for personal use, it does exactly what
I want it to - just ain't got the choice.
 
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