XP install

[Guest]

I purchased a used laptop. I was told it did not have an
operating system. When I booted the laptop it did not
have it. When I started to install my own disk with Xp
home the laptop started. It has XP professional. Can I
install my XP home over the Pro so I can use my legit
software? thanks

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Yes. but you need to perform a Clean Installation:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm