upgrade to windows xp professional from xp home edition

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Hi.
I recently bought a computer with windows xp home edition. I have recently
found out that some software I need to buy is only compatible with windows xp
professional. Is there a cheaper upgrade from windows xp home edition to
windows xp professional so that I could avoid having to buy the full product.
Also where would I purchase such an upgrade?
.

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