Windows Xp pro install problems

[Guest]

I just bought a new computer.. that came with Windows Xp Home. I have a
Windows XP Pro disc that I'm trying to install. When I click on Install
Windows Xp I get a pop up message that says

"Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is
newer than the version on the CD.

Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is
currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be
recovered."

I want Windows XP Pro, I don't want to lose all my programs, files, and
folders... is there anything I can do? Why is it saying home edition is
better then the pro edition?

Thanks

nofx1728

 

[Guest]

your new computer has XP w/SP2.
your XP Pro cd doesn't have SP2.

if SP2 was an download/update to new computer, it can be removed and then
you could use your pre sp2 xp pro cd to install xp pro. then download and
install sp2

if SP2 was original, then you will need to make slipstream CD XP PRO with SP2.

or buy xp pro wi/sp2 already slipstreamed.

 

[George Schloicka]

It saying HOME is newer because of all the updates that have been installed.
I don't think you can upgrade with a full version without formating the hard
drive. There is really no difference between Home and Pro except for some
networking things.

 

[Guest]

thanks for the replies everyone.. i'm only on a small business computer..
with basic networking.. i guess i'll just stick with home.. because I really
don't feel like installing all my programs again.. i've done that to many
times in my life.

thanks,

nofx1728