Re: Installing XP Pro *over* Win2k...bad idea?

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 12/05/04 

Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 20:39:07 -0500

Hi Harry,

> Is it possible to install XP over Win2k so that it replaces Win2k?

Yes. It's called an upgrade. This can be done with an upgrade or retail full
edition, but not an OEM full version.

> I really odn't want to reinstall all the software on the laptop...so I was
> hoping XP Pro could supercede Win2k...

Well, sometimes wishes come true.

> Is there a procedure for this in XP install?

Boot Win2K, insert the WinXP CD, follow the upgrade prompts. Note that to
upgrade Win2K, you must use WinXP Pro (Home edition will not work). Also,
you must have one copy of WinXP for each system that you want to install it
on, you can't reuse the same disk and product key on multiple systems. 

-- 
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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>I just rebuilt one of my desktops, and installed XP Pro on it as a complete 
>fresh install. Works fine.
>
> I have a laptop running Win2k.
>
> Is it possible to install XP over Win2k so that it replaces Win2k?
>
> I really odn't want to reinstall all the software on the laptop...so I was 
> hoping XP Pro could supercede Win2k...
>
> Is there a procedure for this in XP install?
>
> Thanks

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