XP Professional Installation

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Dave Pryor

I have XP Home that was preinstalled on a computer. Works
fine with no poblems.

A new program requires XP professional. How do I install
XP professional full edition on this computer without
overwriting all the settings I have right now?

I didn't want to go the upgrade route, but maybe that was
a mistake.
 
1. Purchase a "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.
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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

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|I have XP Home that was preinstalled on a computer. Works
| fine with no poblems.
|
| A new program requires XP professional. How do I install
| XP professional full edition on this computer without
| overwriting all the settings I have right now?
|
| I didn't want to go the upgrade route, but maybe that was
| a mistake.
 
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