Upgrade from Windows 2000 to windows XP

[WolfGang]

Is it possible to Upgrade windows 2000 (german Version) to
Windows XP Professional (English Version) ???? What issues
will I have to Face if possible? Thank you for your help

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

One cannot upgrade from one language version of Windows
to another language version of Windows. You'll have to
purchase a "Full English Version" of Windows XP,
reformat your drive and install it "clean". An "Upgrade Version"
of Windows XP in English will not work unless you have an
actual English version of a Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000
installation CD to use as a qualifier.

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282089

Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Is it possible to Upgrade windows 2000 (german Version) to
| Windows XP Professional (English Version) ???? What issues
| will I have to Face if possible? Thank you for your help
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[CS]

Is it possible to Upgrade windows 2000 (german Version) to
Windows XP Professional (English Version) ???? What issues
will I have to Face if possible? Thank you for your help

Hello WolfGang:

You'll have to install a full (not upgrade) version of English XP Pro,
and it will have to be installed clean. You can always choose to
install the English version as a dual boot option along with the
German version. Then you can choose which language version you wish
to use from the boot menu.

You can not upgrade one language version to another (different)
language version.