Windows XP

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I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows XP on it, I have
now purchased windows XP professional and would like to install it. will i
lose my files and settings currently on the computer
 
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MightyMouse said:
I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows XP
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You mean it has Windows XP *Home* Edition?

on
it, I have now purchased windows XP professional and would like
to
install it. will i lose my files and settings currently on the
computer
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By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean installation)
means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.

However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly.
However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go
wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup
of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.



But are you sure you want to do this? Are you aware that XP Home
and Professional are identical except that Professional includes
a few features (mostly related to security and networking)
missing from Home? Most home users don't need and would never use
these extra features and will see no benefits by upgrading.
 
part of why i want to install my copy of xp pro is for the features and to
activate my own key
 
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MightyMouse said:
part of why i want to install my copy of xp pro is for the
features
and to activate my own key
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OK, that's fine. I wasn't trying to talk you out of it. I just
wanted you to make sure there was something in it for you. Many
Home users don't realize how alike the two are, and waste money
getting Professional when there's no advantage at all for them.
 
Thanks for the info

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OK, that's fine. I wasn't trying to talk you out of it. I just
wanted you to make sure there was something in it for you. Many
Home users don't realize how alike the two are, and waste money
getting Professional when there's no advantage at all for them.
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If it came with XP Home, boot to the desktop, insert the XP Pro cd, and at
the splash screen choose Install.

If it already has XP Pro you do not need to reinstall. Just go to Start>All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Activate Windows and you will be presented
with an option to enter a new Product Key. You will then be activated over
the internet with your new product key. Pro is an excellent choice.
 
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