Upgrading Windows XP Home Edition

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Hello;

I need a bit of advice please. I want to upgrade to Windows XP
Professional, and presently have Windows XP Home Edition on my computer.

Here is my concern. I purchased the computer with Windows XP already
installed on it, and it was already registered with Microsoft.

Can I upgrade to Windows XP Pro with the current registration I have on my
computer for my Windows XP home, or are there other steps I must take in
order to accomplish this task?

I can go into the Registry Editor to obtain the Product ID numbers if need
be to re-register.

Thank You for Any and All Assistance

New XP User
 
Your previous registration of XP Home has no bearing when upgrading
to Windows XP Professional.

1. Purchase the conventional "retail upgrade version" of Windows XP Pro.
2. Uninstall any third-party antivirus or firewall programs.
3. Disconnect all peripheral hardware devices, but not the monitor, keyboard or mouse.
4. While at your Windows XP Home desktop screen, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the CD drive.
5. Select the default "Upgrade" option....do not select "New Installation".
6. Defrag your drive after upgrading.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program & turn-on the firewall.
8. Visit the Windows Update website and download the necessary updates.
9. Visit the support website of the manufacturer of your computer to download
any additional drivers required for Windows XP.

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

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

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| Hello;
|
| I need a bit of advice please. I want to upgrade to Windows XP
| Professional, and presently have Windows XP Home Edition on my computer.
|
| Here is my concern. I purchased the computer with Windows XP already
| installed on it, and it was already registered with Microsoft.
|
| Can I upgrade to Windows XP Pro with the current registration I have on my
| computer for my Windows XP home, or are there other steps I must take in
| order to accomplish this task?
|
| I can go into the Registry Editor to obtain the Product ID numbers if need
| be to re-register.
|
| Thank You for Any and All Assistance
|
| New XP User
 
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