upgrading from home to pro

[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!

 

[Will Denny]

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!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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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!