Can you update xp home to xp pro

And run the install. It recommended an upgrade so I went through all the steps. All went fine though on one of the restarts it sat on an XP "Please Wait" screen. No probs, power off and restart. Logged in and all appeared to be working well. However I clicking on the activate prompt didn't apper to do anything, and there was an msoobe. Also starting IE and trying to go to some sites including windows update gave some weird "The request lookup key was not found in any activation context".

It seems the re-install process automatically kills in the post SP3 updates. I also used ccleaner, to cleanup any old registry entries, including all the missing post SP3 updates. Then off to windows update and 48 updates to install. All good. Hawk Fla Icrontian. Would it be possible to uninstall SP2 to make it a lower SP version,then upgrade? I never tried it, but thought it might be possible. Has anyone tried it?

Ha, I love a resurrection. But I do see there was never a resolution to the problem except to clean install or dual boot.. Hawk wrote:. I would just slipstream the latest service pack on to the install CD. That makes more sense to me. I was lucky enough to be able to download XP already slipstreamed from microsoft.

But I've often wondered how you do this stuff yourself. Mirage, I updated your post to include the link to Icrontic's slipstreaming guide. It includes information on SP3, drivers and programs.

It's much more comprehensive than Lifehacker's guide. Thrax wrote:. July edited July Perhaps it may be better to do a clean install?? Then your system would effectivally start from scratch, with none of the accumilated crap that has built up and slowed it down over time BuddyJ Dept. If it doesn't pop up with an "Upgrade" option, you'll need to do a full re-install. Yes, either version should work. I personally am not to hot on operating system upgrades, replacement and fresh install fine but upgrades tend to leave to much baggage behind and then you're always wondering when a problem occurs is it because of the upgrade not loading something it should have or not removing something it should have.

Good luck. If you already have the full version of XP Pro, you can use that to accomplish an upgrade, but you must run setup from within your current version of Windows. Answer 2 in incorrect. Upgrade from Home to Pro is supported and Microsoft ran a GoPro promotion encouraging users to do just that. I made this upgrade myself. XP will ask for you to insert the CD for an earlier version of windows and then proceed with installation. If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended. Thank You! Wednesday, July 26, PM. Thursday, July 27, AM. Hi, I need to extend the same inquiry. Steve Robinson. Wednesday, August 2, PM. Saturday, August 5, AM. I have been using my laptop for 2 years now and really do not want to reinstall all the programs if i don't have to.

Saturday, August 12, PM. An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your current programs or files if you use the following procedure: 1. Kay Kay wrote: Hello ppl. Wednesday, November 1, AM. Friday, November 10, PM. Uninstall your antivirus program. Monday, March 12, PM. Saturday, March 17, PM. I just bought windows XP home sp2 because most stores do not have windows XP pro the sevice tech at the store said that it was much as the same but doing my course for my MCSE I have found that it is not the same and I am unable to work at home with this program.

What stores would still carry the window XP pro?