Upgrading from XP Home to Pro

[Johnnyjomp]

Hi there:
I need to upgrade my 2 computers from XP Home to Pro. I
understand the XP Pro full version will allow me to
install on 2 computers. Is there a trick to doing an
upgrade using a "full" (rather than an upgrade) product?
Thanks a bunch
John

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Q. "I understand the XP Pro full version will allow me to
install on 2 computers."

A. Incorrect assumption. You need to purchase a new license
(Product Key) for each installation on a different computer.

Only a "Retail Full Version" of Windows XP Pro can upgrade
over XP Home. But an "OEM Version" of XP Pro cannot
perform an upgrade....clean install only on a reformatted drive!

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Hi there:
| I need to upgrade my 2 computers from XP Home to Pro. I
| understand the XP Pro full version will allow me to
| install on 2 computers. Is there a trick to doing an
| upgrade using a "full" (rather than an upgrade) product?
| Thanks a bunch
| John