Re: Upgrading XP home to Pro
- From: "abooth" <abooth@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 13:28:08 -0500
I recently upgraded 5 machines from XP Home to Pro, using the XP Pro
"Upgrade" version.
I first updated the Home with SP2 and all patches.
I only had one minor issue, which required me to boot to safe mode and
uninstall a novell client. I re-installed a more current version of the
client and all is well.
I recommend an "upgrade" disc, because that way you have the option to
upgrade or full install if needed.
Some vendors carry "upgrade license only" which can save you a few bucks.
After the upgrade things are running stable, and one user says its "faster
now".
:)
"Tom Cutting" <TomCutting@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:7A54208A-7631-420A-AF11-4195480DC315@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Our network consists of mainly Dell Dimension workstations, supplied by Mr
> Dell with Win XP home (from their Small Business division....). These will
> hang off the SBS but obviously not join the domain, and we have decided to
> upgrade to XP pro.
>
> Basic question is should I flatten the boxes and start afresh with XP pro,
> given that I have only Dell recovery disks for the XP home, and want to
use
> upgrade packs for the XP pro.
>
> Hope the above makes sense.
>
> Regards
>
> Tom.
>
.
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