XP Home -> XP Pro

[Guest]

how would you go about upgrading XP Home -> XP Pro?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Yes - it's possible by purchasing a copy of the XP Pro Upgrade CD.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" of Windows XP Professional.
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD.
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.
7. Perform a "Disk Cleanup" and then Defrag your drive.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Go to the store (your choice, but preferably one that sells computer
software as it will make this task easier).

Purchase "WinXP Professional 'Upgrade' version".

Drive/walk/run/jog/ride a bike/take bus/train/trolley (again, the method of
transportation is your choice) home and boot the pc.

Insert the newly purchased disk.

Follow Upgrade prompts.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Jeffrey Struyk - MVP]

how would you go about upgrading XP Home -> XP Pro?

That's an easy upgrade. Just go buy the UPGRADE software, pop the CD
in the drive and follow the prompts.

 

[Couto]

This upgrade works on XP Home OEM?

That's an easy upgrade. Just go buy the UPGRADE software, pop the CD
in the drive and follow the prompts.


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Jeffrey Struyk
Microsoft MVP
http://support.microsoft.com
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