windows xp pro oem

[Squibbly]

i got an sony laptop with windows xp home edition oem, i want to upgrade to
windows xp pro, will i be able to do that with the full retail or oem
edition of pro?

 

[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.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| i got an sony laptop with windows xp home edition oem, i want to upgrade to
| windows xp pro, will i be able to do that with the full retail or oem
| edition of pro?

 

[Squibbly]

do you mean completly uninstall the antivirus program?

 

[Ron Martell]

do you mean completly uninstall the antivirus program?

If it is Norton, yes.

Properly programmed antivirus software can just be reconfigured
(temporarily) so it does not load automatically at startup.

Disconnect your computer from the Internet until the upgrade is
complete and the antivirus software is back in operation.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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