How to upgrade windows xp home to pro

Are you sure, Kwitco? I've always understood that you cannot cross-grade editions, and you must do a reinstall. Home to Pro is okay. Pro to Home is a nightmare, from what I've read. You have to make sure your SP is less than or equal to the version you're installing.

So if you're going from Home SP1, you need a Pro upgrade or full version of 1a or better. You can't use an OEM version to upgrade. I still could not upgrade to the Pro. Would you be able to tell me if you have found any methods to enable the in-place upgrade? Upgrade from Home SP2. Thank you Primesuspect and Kwitco! I'm almost positive you cannot do an upgrade from home to pro.

You need to reinstall from scratch. Pumalite Santiago-Centro. I did it about 2 years ago. Itwas very simple. October edited October Thank you very much! If the Home version that you have is higher than the Pro version, then you can only perform either a clean install, or a dual-boot. How about a repair install with the Pro disk?

Would that work? Or you might be able to do an overlay install with the XP Pro disk, just have it overwrite the Home install. You would have to reinstall your apps after, but all the data would still be there. Archived Forums. Genuine Benefits. What's in it for you? Sign in to vote.

Hello ppl. I'm not able to find such deal. I'm wondering if microsoft offers such deal in which I can return my Home CD and license as well to upgrade to a Windows XP professional.

If there is possibilitym that would be of great help for me as I'm desperately looking for one! Thank You! Wednesday, July 26, PM. Thursday, July 27, AM. Hi, I need to extend the same inquiry. Steve Robinson. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical. Not enough information. Not enough pictures. Any additional feedback? Best Wireless iPhone Earbuds. Best Bluetooth Trackers. Best eReaders. Best VPN. Browse All News Articles.

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