Upgrading to XP Pro from XP home

[Paul-ish]

I wanted to upgrade to XP Pro from XP home and was wondering that if i
just stuck the pro CD in and upgraded if i would lose all my programs
and data. Would it be the same as formating? what data would i lose if
any? Would no data be lost and would it be like upgrading anything
other program?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition 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.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I wanted to upgrade to XP Pro from XP home and was wondering that if i
| just stuck the pro CD in and upgraded if i would lose all my programs
| and data. Would it be the same as formating? what data would i lose if
| any? Would no data be lost and would it be like upgrading anything
| other program?
| --
| Paul-ish

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I wanted to upgrade to XP Pro from XP home and was wondering that if i
just stuck the pro CD in and upgraded if i would lose all my programs
and data. Would it be the same as formating? what data would i lose if
any? Would no data be lost and would it be like upgrading anything
other program?

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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Bruce Chambers

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