Upgrade from XP Home to XP Pro?

[Guest]

I have a dell desktop with XP Home pre-installed. I'd like to use XP Pro
instead to take advantage of fully-featured Remote Desktop. Is it possible to
upgrade to XP Pro without buying the full $300 license?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

All depends where you are. An Upgrade wouldn't cost that much.

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[Guest]

Well, I'm in the USA. Are you saying I should buy the $199 upgrade? Or is
there something even less pricey?

 

[Nepatsfan]

(e-mail address removed),

I have a dell desktop with XP Home pre-installed. I'd like
to use XP Pro instead to take advantage of fully-featured
Remote Desktop. Is it possible to upgrade to XP Pro without
buying the full $300 license?

I've seen the upgrade version on sale in local retail outlets
recently for $99.99 after rebate. This week it looks like
$149.99 is the lowest price.

Windows XP Professional with SP2, Upgrade Version
http://www.compusa.com/products/pro...de=314679&Pn=Windows_XP_Professional_with_SP2

If you don't mind dealing with rebates and are willing to shop
around, I'd bet that you'll see some local stores offering the
upgrade version of XP Pro for $99.99 in the next two weeks as
part of their "Back to School" promotions.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Ron Martell]

Well, I'm in the USA. Are you saying I should buy the $199 upgrade? Or is
there something even less pricey?

Yes, the Retail Upgrade version of XP Pro will work just fine to
upgrade your OEM XP Home.

Shop around a bit for the best price. I see Staples has it listed
online for $179.99US

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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