upgrade to XP pro

[Guest]

I bought a new laptop with xp home s.p. 2 I would like to upgrade to xp pro I
got a full retail version of xp pro without s.p. 2 I got s.p. 2 on seperate
cd is there a way to upgrade without doing a format and fresh install there
some programs I would like to save that came with the oem. Thanks

 

[Rich Barry]

Andrew, go here and you will find instructions on how to create a
slipstreamed version of WinXP + SP2 CD.
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Andrew

Unless you have need to be able to connect to a domain, or you need the
security that Pro offers, you may be best to stick with what you have..
there is no performance gain in Pro..

 

[Guest]

Thanks Rich Barry that worked like a charm I saved that info so when the next
service pack comes out I can slip stream that thank you. Andrew Frederick