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More info?)
I use both XP Pro and Home and unless your friend is going to be
networking, there is very little difference in the two..
"Pam" <pam_staley@removethishotmail.com> wrote in message
news:dZtHe.572$I04.497@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> cool thanks!
>
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uGivZXslFHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition will not affect your
>> current programs or files if you use the following procedure:
>>
>> 1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" of Windows XP
> Professional.
>> 2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
>> 3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD.
>> 4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor,
> keyboard and mouse.
>> 5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the
> drive and select
>> the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New
> Installation"]
>> 6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
>>
>> --
>> Carey Frisch
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP - Shell/User
>> Microsoft Newsgroups
>>
>> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx
>>
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>>
>> "Pam" wrote:
>>
>> | I have a friend that is getting ready to buy a new computer - but it
> will
>> | have xp home on it - since I use pro and always have to help her - I'd
>> | prefer that she have the same thing I have on mine. Can she just buy
>> the
> pro
>> | upgrade and update from home to pro?
>> |
>> | thanks
>> | Pam
>>
>
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