Re: Repair install query
From: johnf (johnf_at_bigREMOVEpond.net.au)
Date: 02/08/04
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Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 00:13:29 GMT
Thanks a lot, Will, much appreciated.
-- johnf > Hi > > Yes, you can use an XP Pro CD - Upgrade or Full Retail version - to > upgrade Home Edition. > > -- > > Will Denny > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User > > > "johnf" <johnf@bigREMOVEpond.net.au> wrote in message > news:FQdVb.46997$Wa.25083@news-server.bigpond.net.au... >> Sorry, I forgot to mention that he wasn't supplied with a CD, OEM or >> otherwise as I think his system was supplied as part of his work >> package, so possibly just doing an upgrade will be the best way to go >> towards data recovery? >> >> -- >> johnf >> >>> Hi >>> >>> If you try and boot the PC with an XP Pro CD, it will think that you >>> are trying to install an upgrade. You will need the original XP Home >>> Edition CD to perform a Repair Install - depending on which kind of CD >>> that is. >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Will Denny >>> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User >>> >>> >>> "johnf" <johnf@bigREMOVEpond.net.au> wrote in message >>> news:6L7Vb.46846$Wa.40775@news-server.bigpond.net.au... >>>> My son has just rung to say his PC (XP Home) will no longer boot - >>>> possible HD failure. >>>> My query is can I try and do a repair install with XP PRO to try and >>>> get it up and running to access and copy off important data? >>>> Also, if you try to run XP Pro over XP Home, is it classed as an >>>> upgrade - or what happens? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> johnf >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> --- >>> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >>> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >>> Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 06/02/2004 >> >> > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 06/02/2004
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