DennyF said:
Will upgrading from XP Home to XP Pro overwrite my existing system?
A properly executed upgrade will overwrite the pre-existing OS, but it
shouldn't affect applications or data files.
Will I
lose everything loaded currently?
Not if the upgrade is performed correctly. Nevertheless, it's always a
good idea to backup any important data beforehand, just in case.
Is upgrading merely an add-on,
No.
or a
complete operating system load?
Yes.
WinXP is designed to install and upgrade the existing operating
system while simultaneously preserving your applications and data, and
translating as many personalized settings as possible. The process is
designed to be, and normally is, quite painless. That said, things can
go wrong, in a small number of cases. If your data is at all important
to you, back it up before proceeding.
The upgrade from WinXP Home to WinXP Pro, in particular, almost always
goes smoothly, as both operating systems use the same kernel.
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