UPgrade

[Guest]

Hi

i have XP service pack2. If i install xp pro then do i need to install all
software again.
because all the software i have its come with count.

So is that upgrade procces can save my installation or not

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your
current programs or files if you use the following procedure:

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP Professional
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or other backup media.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

Enjoy all the benefits of genuine Microsoft software:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.mspx

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| Hi
|
| i have XP service pack2. If i install xp pro then do i need to install all
| software again.
| because all the software i have its come with count.
|
| So is that upgrade procces can save my installation or not

 

[Rock]

Hi

i have XP service pack2. If i install xp pro then do i need to install all
software again.
because all the software i have its come with count.

So is that upgrade procces can save my installation or not

Upgrade from what OS and what is the computer system it's on? If it's a
supported upgrade path, and the system is running well, then an upgrade
to XP should preserve programs and data, but there are no guarantees.
Always have a full and complete backup. You should also always have the
original media for any programs in case they have to be reinstalled.
Also run the XP upgrade advisor. It's on the install CD or available
from MS on the web.

If you post back with more specifics about the computer system and the
OS you want to upgrade then you might get more specific help.

 

[RScotti]

2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
I have Norton AV Why can't I just disable the AV auto protect and maybe the Norton Internet security?
Is there some other reason I need to uninstall?

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your
current programs or files if you use the following procedure:

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP Professional
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or other backup media.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Yes, you may disable Norton in lieu of uninstalling it.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

Enjoy all the benefits of genuine Microsoft software:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.mspx

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| >2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
| I have Norton AV Why can't I just disable the AV auto protect and maybe the Norton Internet security?
| Is there some other reason I need to uninstall?
|
|
| >An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your
| >current programs or files if you use the following procedure:
| >
| >1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP Professional
| >2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
| >3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or other backup media.
| >4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
| >5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
| > the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
| >6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
| >7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.
|
| Have a good day,
| RScotti
|
| remove "nospam" in order to email me.

 

[RScotti]

Carey,
Thanks for your help .

Yes, you may disable Norton in lieu of uninstalling it.

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[RScotti]

Hi Carey,
Sorry I forgot to ask something.
After you install at what point do you reconnect the hardware devices?
Can it be done after the first boot?

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your
current programs or files if you use the following procedure:

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP Professional
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or other backup media.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.

Have a good day,
RScotti

remove "nospam" in order to email me.