Re: Upgrading from XP Home TO XP PRO

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From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 11/26/04 

Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 09:32:50 -0700

Steve wrote:
> Im currently running xp home on my desktop and xp pro on my laptop, what i
> want to do is upgrade my desktop to XP pro so that i can use the extra
> secruity on the files im sharing on my network. The question is can i just
> upgrade or does it need to be a clean install. ?

     WinXP is designed to install and upgrade the existing operating
system while simultaneously preserving your applications and data, and
translating as many personalized settings as possible. The process is
designed to be, and normally is, quite painless. That said, things
can go wrong, in a small number of cases. If your data is at all
important to you, back it up before proceeding.

     The upgrade from WinXP Home to WinXP Pro, in particular, almost
always goes smoothly, as both operating systems use the same kernel. 

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