Re: upgrading workstations in SBS 2003 network

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Hi Brian,



Thanks for posting here!



For your description, I understand that you want to know the steps to
upgrade Windows 2000 to Windows XP. If I am off base, please don¡¯t hesitate
to let me know.



At first, I suggest that you backup the whole OS of your Windows 2000 box in
case any disaster happened you can restore.



Then you can refer to the following KB articles to complete upgrade:



Windows XP supported upgrade paths

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292607



How to install or upgrade to Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941



Before you do upgrade, I suggest you use the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor tool
to check your system hardware and software to see if it is ready for upgrade
to Windows XP. If you run Upgrade Advisor while you are connected to the
Internet, and if your system needs updates that are available on the Windows
Update Web site, Upgrade Advisor will find and install the updates for you.



Windows XP Upgrade Advisor:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/advisor.mspx



How to uninstall Windows XP and revert to a previous operating system

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303661



For your reference, I list some issues you may encounter.



You receive an "Error 25003" error message when you run the Setup program to
upgrade your installation of Office XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300852



Error Message "Setup Cannot Upgrade..." When You Upgrade to Windows XP
Professional

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319424



Error Message: "Windows File Protection Error 21 With File Msvcp60.dll" When
You Upgrade a Windows 2000-Based Systems Management Server Client to Windows
XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;829810



Cdplayer.exe does not work correctly after you upgrade from Windows 98 or
Windows 2000 to Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304798



Hope above information helps! Please feel free to post back if you need
further assistance. We are glad to help!



Have a nice day!



Best Regards,



Jenny Wu

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"bmcgar" <bmcgar45@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm replacing workstations (old windows 2K desktops to XP)
>
> Roaming profiles isn't setup, but "my folder" redirection is.
>
> Is there any documentation on the steps I should take to ensure a smooth
> transition, or any advice please.
>
> thanks,
> brian
>
>
>


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