upgrade HOME to PRO?

[Michael Evangelista]

I have been happily running XP Home for a few years now.

However, I am starting to do some ColdFusion work, and it appears I need XP
Pro in order to run a local testing server.
SO - what is the best route to upgrading Home to Pro?

I do not want to reformat, reinstall or reorganize anything! My PC is very
happy just as it is... is there a simple "in place" method to allow me to
upgrade to Pro? AND - is there an upgrade-only version, since I am already
running (and have already paid for) XP Home? If so, what is the best place
to buy it?

Thanks

 

[Yves Leclerc]

You can use the standard XP Pro Upgrade kit you find in the stores.


"Michael Evangelista <Evangelista Design>"

 

[Michael Evangelista]

So this would be the same version used to upgrade from another version of
Windows altogether?
(like from win98, etc) ?

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You can use the standard XP Pro Upgrade kit you find in the stores.


"Michael Evangelista <Evangelista Design>"

 

[Tim Slattery]

"Michael Evangelista <Evangelista Design>"

So this would be the same version used to upgrade from another version of
Windows altogether?
(like from win98, etc) ?

That's right. There's no special edition to upgrade from XP Home to XP
Pro.

 

[Evolution54]

I have been happily running XP Home for a few years now.

However, I am starting to do some ColdFusion work, and it appears
need XP
Pro in order to run a local testing server.
SO - what is the best route to upgrading Home to Pro?

I do not want to reformat, reinstall or reorganize anything! My PC i
very
happy just as it is... is there a simple "in place" method to allow m
to
upgrade to Pro? AND - is there an upgrade-only version, since I a
already
running (and have already paid for) XP Home? If so, what is the bes
place
to buy it?

Thanks

Yes, you are able to upgrade you current Home edition of Windows to X
Pro edition. There is an upgrade only version, which cost less than i
you would have just bought the regular one. I searched a lot of place
and they came up to about the same prices, about $200. You do not nee
to reformat your hard drive by the way. Just insert the CD and upgrade
However, I would still recommend you to back up your important files
but I like to play it safe. Its totally up to you. Good luck with it!
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[Michael Evangelista]

Thanks, Tim.

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"Michael Evangelista <Evangelista Design>"


That's right. There's no special edition to upgrade from XP Home to XP
Pro.