XP Home to XP Pro using upgrade

[Guest]

Hi,

I've had heaps of probs networking XP Home. I want to install XP Pro to
resolve the issues.

When installing an upgrade does it wipte all the existing extra software
like Office etc, and will it effect my Son's games?

We're just wondering if it's worth it.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

It won't be worth it. First, there is no fundamental difference in
networking between Home and Pro. If you're having trouble with one, you'll
have trouble with the other. The fixes are exactly the same for each.
Second, no, the upgrade should not affect your existing software and
accounts, but understand that it is not reversible either. This is a one way
street, and as with all upgrades, critical data should be backed up first.

Frankly, if your only reason to upgrade is the networking issues, then you
would be wasting your money. Better your efforts be spent on resolving the
networking issues in Home. You can post the details here, or in the
windowsxp.network_web group for assistance.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Kulander - Sydney Australia"

 

[Newbie]

Kulander - Sydney Australia wrote:
| Hi,
|
| I've had heaps of probs networking XP Home. I want to install XP Pro to
| resolve the issues.
|
| When installing an upgrade does it wipte all the existing extra software
| like Office etc, and will it effect my Son's games?
|
| We're just wondering if it's worth it.

Kulander:

And "in place" upgrade is less likely to solve these problems than a fresh
or clean installation. An "in place" upgrade generally does not require the
reinstallation of Office, games nor other apps. A clean install will require
the reinstallation of apps etc.

It is generally advised that if you are planning an "in place" upgrade that
you solve the problems with the old OS before upgrading to the new. On the
otherhand and instead, a clean install generally precludes the goal of
trying to solve the problem in the old OS and is used, rather, to just
"start anew" so to speak.

Windows Files and Settings Transfer Wizard can easy a switch to some extent.

XP Pro has more networking features than Home, most related to joining a
domain; but XP Pro does have remoting features your might find useful.

[Windows XP Comparison Guide]
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

Whatever you do, make a backup of your important data.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I've had heaps of probs networking XP Home. I want to install XP Pro
to resolve the issues.

Assuming that you're not talking about a domain, but just a regular
peer-to-peer workgroup, it won't resolve the issue, and installing XP
Professional would be just a waste of money and effort. Support for
peer-to-peer networking is identical in both versions of XP.

Describe your problems here, and it's likely that someone can help you.

 

[Guest]

Well, I don't know what to do.

I have a new work laptop, XP Pro, it connects to a workgroup on a peer to
peer system at my workplace, but I just can't seem to get it truely connected
to my home PC which is XP Home.

I'm using a normal netgear router, and my home pc connects to broadband
through a USB modem, the same as my system at work.

I can physically connect them, and the system tray icons say they're fine.

On my laptop I can see both computers shared folders but when I go to open
one I get the message "you don't have permission see your system
administrator".

On my home PC I can't see any of the shared folders.

I've looked up on Microsoft KB and tried all the tweaks that I can find.
For a while the other day I managed to get the broadband shared through to
the laptop, but now the broadband isn't shared again.

That's my frustration, so that's why I thought I'd try XP, so if you have
any ideas please let me know.

thanks,

Kulander

 

[Gordon]

Well, I don't know what to do.

I have a new work laptop, XP Pro, it connects to a workgroup on a peer to
peer system at my workplace, but I just can't seem to get it truely connected
to my home PC which is XP Home.

I'm using a normal netgear router, and my home pc connects to broadband
through a USB modem, the same as my system at work.

I can physically connect them, and the system tray icons say they're fine.

On my laptop I can see both computers shared folders but when I go to open
one I get the message "you don't have permission see your system
administrator".

On my home PC I can't see any of the shared folders.

You need to make sure that you have IDENTICAL user log-ins on both your
Home PC and your laptop. that means IDENTICAL names, IDENTICAL passwords
and IDENTICAL user rights. As your laptop is used at work, I would suggest
leaving that alone, and creating the identical user on your PC at home.
Also make sure that on your PC, simple file sharing is turned OFF.

HTH

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Well, I don't know what to do.

I have a new work laptop, XP Pro, it connects to a workgroup on a
peer to peer system at my workplace, but I just can't seem to get it
truely connected to my home PC which is XP Home.

I'm using a normal netgear router, and my home pc connects to
broadband through a USB modem, the same as my system at work.

I can physically connect them, and the system tray icons say they're
fine.

On my laptop I can see both computers shared folders but when I go to
open one I get the message "you don't have permission see your system
administrator".

On my home PC I can't see any of the shared folders.

I've looked up on Microsoft KB and tried all the tweaks that I can
find.
For a while the other day I managed to get the broadband shared
through to the laptop, but now the broadband isn't shared again.

That's my frustration, so that's why I thought I'd try XP, so if you
have any ideas please let me know.

Look at the tutorials here: http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/

 

[Guest]

OK, problem solved.

We initially tried installing XP Pro upgrade, but as you mentioned all the
same settings were saved so nothing had changed.

Eventually things started going haywire as I had manipulated the settings so
many times I think I started to corrupt windows.

So, with a big gulp, I backed up as much as I could, and then installed XP
Pro full version over XP Home.

It kinda meant we had to start again by re-installing games and programs,
BUT the moment I went to connect the network it WORKED straight off.....

What a releif, and I have to say that XP Pro seems to be a more efficient
operating system, it means programs start faster and are more stable, and
games are less likely to have lag.

till next time,

Kulander.