upgrading from home to pro

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Stephen Beck

I want to upgrade from home edition to pro. However, the
install only gives me the option of installing to a new
windows directory or wiping out my existing directory.
Does anyone know how to upgrade without wiping out my
existing system?
Thanks!
 
Hi

It seems as though you may have an OEM version XP CD. If this is the case,
then that CD will only perform a 'clean' install.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| I want to upgrade from home edition to pro. However, the
| install only gives me the option of installing to a new
| windows directory or wiping out my existing directory.
| Does anyone know how to upgrade without wiping out my
| existing system?
| Thanks!
 
Apparently, you acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP.
OEM versions cannot upgrade an existing Windows installation. Only
"retail versions" can upgrade. Either purchase a retail version of Windows XP
or reformat your drive to install the OEM version "clean".

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I want to upgrade from home edition to pro. However, the
| install only gives me the option of installing to a new
| windows directory or wiping out my existing directory.
| Does anyone know how to upgrade without wiping out my
| existing system?
| Thanks!
 
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