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Old 07-03-2008, 03:33 PM
Bruce Chambers
 
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Re: Upgrading XP Home to XP Pro
DaddyMan wrote:
> I'm not a new user but I wasn't sure which category to post this question.
>
> If I upgrade a computer from XP Home to XP Pro, will I need to re-install
> all pre-existing applications?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Hank



WinXP is designed to install and upgrade the existing operating
system while simultaneously preserving your applications and data, and
translating as many personalized settings as possible. The process is
designed to be, and normally is, quite painless. That said, things can
go wrong, in a small number of cases. If your data is at all important
to you, back it up before proceeding.

Normally, the upgrade from WinXP Home to WinXP Pro, in particular,
almost always goes smoothly, as both operating systems use the same kernel.


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