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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:45 am
Posted by harry
(31 messages posted)
I'm afraid, you can't install XP home over XP Pro; it could only be done the other
way round. Should you insist in installing XP home, you'll have to format your drive
and restart from scratch.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:24 am, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>I have a question about What's
>the difference between Windows XP Home and Professional editions?:
>I recently purchased a used computer with a bootleg copy of win xp pro at a yard
>sale.Is it possible to install a legal copy of win xp home over it.Also how would
>I do this? I am a novice user.
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:49 am
Posted by neece
(7 messages posted)
THANKS HARRY,
my next question to you or anyone else that can help is how do I reformat the drive?
Sorry I am a novice.If possible is there a site to go to?
thanks
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:45 am, harry wrote:
>I'm afraid, you can't install XP home over XP Pro; it could only be done the other
>way round. Should you insist in installing XP home, you'll have to format your drive
>and restart from scratch.
>
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:07 pm
Posted by harry
(31 messages posted)
have you a boot disk created either from earlier windows - 98, ME?
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:49 am, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>
>THANKS HARRY,
>my next question to you or anyone else that can help is how do I reformat the drive?
>Sorry I am a novice.If possible is there a site to go to?
>thanks
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:10 pm
Posted by neece
(7 messages posted)
No Harry,but I do have another computer using win xp home that works fine.It has
a cd-r can I create a disc? I was going to puchase a new lic.from MS to install the
xp home on the used computer.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:07 pm, harry wrote:
>have you a boot disk created either from earlier windows - 98, ME?
>
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:16 pm
Posted by Duncan D. Robertson
(109 messages posted)
Be sure you have the XP Home CD before you do any formatting. Most versions of that
CD will usually give you the option of reformatting the drive along the way--if not,
get a system CD from a software dealer (often they will loan one to you, especially
if they sold you the operating sytem CD). There is also an fdisk command you can
type in at the command prompt, but if you're the novice you say you are I'd recommend
you avoid using it as it can open up a can of worms, especially when XP is involved.
Before doing any of this, though, consider this: If your XP Pro is running properly,
and if you have any appreciable installed applications you'd hate to lose [formatting
essentially erases everything on the drive], think about purchasing a license for
the XP Pro. The Professional Edition is far superior to the Home Edition, especially
if you expect to do any network-oriented work.
Don't apologize for being a novice; everyone starts out that way! And this is a
good site for you to raise any questions such as this. There are a lot of knowledgable
people here who will be glad to help out (plus a few pains in the you-know-what,
but they're in the minority and don't tend to last long).
Finally, congratulations on your concern about the bootlegged XP. You're already
a better expert than many when you realize that soon no one will bother to put out
quality products if something isn't done about that problem!
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:49 am, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>
>THANKS HARRY,
>my next question to you or anyone else that can help is how do I reformat the drive?
>Sorry I am a novice.If possible is there a site to go to?
>thanks
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:25 pm
Posted by harry
(31 messages posted)
there's a website you can visit: www.bootdisks.com or
www.drd.dyndns.org to download a boot disk for any operating system
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:10 pm, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>No Harry,but I do have another computer using win xp home that works fine.It has
>a cd-r can I create a disc? I was going to puchase a new lic.from MS to install
the
>xp home on the used computer.
>
>
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Sorry, Harry
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:41 pm
Posted by Duncan D. Robertson
(109 messages posted)
Sorry, Harry. I got into the wrong thread--meant this for Bernard!
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:07 pm, harry wrote:
>have you a boot disk created either from earlier windows - 98, ME?
>
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:42 pm
Posted by neece
(7 messages posted)
Thanks Mr.D the xp home on my other system is the one that works fine.It's the used
system that is the problem.the used sys. uses xp pro. I want to set up a home network
that is why I want to go to xp home.We have tried to set it up but that is not possible
.The used sys. will not let us go beyond the log in screen.(I see that my wife posted
also) I have a xp home restore disc from my other sys. I am not sure if I can use
it before I purchase a lic. from MS. What else can I do?
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:16 pm, Duncan D. Robertson wrote:
>
>Be sure you have the XP Home CD before you do any formatting. Most versions of
that
>CD will usually give you the option of reformatting the drive along the way--if
not,
>get a system CD from a software dealer (often they will loan one to you, especially
>if they sold you the operating sytem CD). There is also an fdisk command you can
>type in at the command prompt, but if you're the novice you say you are I'd recommend
>you avoid using it as it can open up a can of worms, especially when XP is involved.
>
>Before doing any of this, though, consider this: If your XP Pro is running properly,
>and if you have any appreciable installed applications you'd hate to lose [formatting
>essentially erases everything on the drive], think about purchasing a license for
>the XP Pro. The Professional Edition is far superior to the Home Edition, especially
>if you expect to do any network-oriented work.
>
>Don't apologize for being a novice; everyone starts out that way! And this is a
>good site for you to raise any questions such as this. There are a lot of knowledgable
>people here who will be glad to help out (plus a few pains in the you-know-what,
>but they're in the minority and don't tend to last long).
>
>Finally, congratulations on your concern about the bootlegged XP. You're already
>a better expert than many when you realize that soon no one will bother to put out
>quality products if something isn't done about that problem!
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 1:00 pm
Posted by Duncan D. Robertson
(109 messages posted)
I see. That's often the problem with pirated software. At this point I'd say that,
if you really want to stay with the Home Edition, you need to buy another Home CD
or a license for it; your restore CD may also have formatting capabilities, but you
probably need the full-blown system CD.
But if you really want to set up a home network, believe me, the Home Edition is
no comparision to the Pro Edition. Pro is a little more expensive, but far less
frustrating! Part of your current problem would be that you're trying to do it using
the Home Edition. By the way, you would only need one complete Pro license; just
an upgrade license would cover replacing the Home on the other computer.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:42 pm, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>Thanks Mr.D the xp home on my other system is the one that works fine.It's the used
>system that is the problem.the used sys. uses xp pro. I want to set up a home network
>that is why I want to go to xp home.We have tried to set it up but that is not possible
>.The used sys. will not let us go beyond the log in screen.(I see that my wife posted
>also) I have a xp home restore disc from my other sys. I am not sure if I can use
>it before I purchase a lic. from MS. What else can I do?
>
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 1:03 pm
Posted by Crash Override
(2164 messages posted)
Your restore disk for the functioning system will not work for any other system.
It is intended to restore the system it was created from. You will need to purchase
a copy of XP Home in this case, you can not just purchase the license.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:42 pm, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>Thanks Mr.D the xp home on my other system is the one that works fine.It's the used
>system that is the problem.the used sys. uses xp pro. I want to set up a home network
>that is why I want to go to xp home.We have tried to set it up but that is not possible
>.The used sys. will not let us go beyond the log in screen.(I see that my wife posted
>also) I have a xp home restore disc from my other sys. I am not sure if I can use
>it before I purchase a lic. from MS. What else can I do?
>
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 1:04 pm
Posted by mojo7819
(5744 messages posted)
Read VERY carefully before starting!
Win XP Install Information
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:49 am, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>
>THANKS HARRY,
>my next question to you or anyone else that can help is how do I reformat the drive?
>Sorry I am a novice.If possible is there a site to go to?
>thanks
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 1:14 pm
Posted by neece
(7 messages posted)
I thank you very much I will do just that(puchase xp pro).I hope that it is not
to hard to use as I am still learning to use the home version.thanks once more.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 1:00 pm, Duncan D. Robertson wrote:
>I see. That's often the problem with pirated software. At this point I'd say that,
>if you really want to stay with the Home Edition, you need to buy another Home CD
>or a license for it; your restore CD may also have formatting capabilities, but
you
>probably need the full-blown system CD.
>
>But if you really want to set up a home network, believe me, the Home Edition is
>no comparision to the Pro Edition. Pro is a little more expensive, but far less
>frustrating! Part of your current problem would be that you're trying to do it
using
>the Home Edition. By the way, you would only need one complete Pro license; just
>an upgrade license would cover replacing the Home on the other computer.
>
>
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You're Welcome
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 1:17 pm
Posted by Duncan D. Robertson
(109 messages posted)
You're very welcome. I'm confident that you'll find the Pro edition actually easier
to use than the Home edition! That especially goes for networking. Good luck!
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 1:14 pm, bernard hedgepeth wrote:
>I thank you very much I will do just that(puchase xp pro).I hope that it is not
>to hard to use as I am still learning to use the home version.thanks once more.
>
>
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How would you do it the other way around?
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 10:03 am
Posted by Elena
(1 messages posted)
Hello I have a new computer that has the home edition, but I would like to install
my xp professional that i had on my old computer. How can I do this?
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:49 am, neece wrote:
>
>THANKS HARRY,
>my next question to you or anyone else that can help is how do I reformat the drive?
>Sorry I am a novice.If possible is there a site to go to?
>thanks
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Friday, January 27, 2006 at 3:24 pm
Posted by Ross
(1 messages posted)
I bought a system with a bootleg copy of xp pro. I would really like to replace
the o/s with a legitimate copy of xp pro without losing everything. can i do an
upgrade using the new legitimate copy? or, do I have to do a complete install?
and which ver of xp pro should I obtain; full or upgrade?
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:16 pm, Duncan D. Robertson wrote:
>
>
>Be sure you have the XP Home CD before you do any formatting. Most versions of
that
>CD will usually give you the option of reformatting the drive along the way--if
not,
>get a system CD from a software dealer (often they will loan one to you, especially
>if they sold you the operating sytem CD). There is also an fdisk command you can
>type in at the command prompt, but if you're the novice you say you are I'd recommend
>you avoid using it as it can open up a can of worms, especially when XP is involved.
>
>Before doing any of this, though, consider this: If your XP Pro is running properly,
>and if you have any appreciable installed applications you'd hate to lose [formatting
>essentially erases everything on the drive], think about purchasing a license for
>the XP Pro. The Professional Edition is far superior to the Home Edition, especially
>if you expect to do any network-oriented work.
>
>Don't apologize for being a novice; everyone starts out that way! And this is a
>good site for you to raise any questions such as this. There are a lot of knowledgable
>people here who will be glad to help out (plus a few pains in the you-know-what,
>but they're in the minority and don't tend to last long).
>
>Finally, congratulations on your concern about the bootlegged XP. You're already
>a better expert than many when you realize that soon no one will bother to put out
>quality products if something isn't done about that problem!
>
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 7:56 am
Posted by Kivi Shapiro
(1 messages posted)
Try http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328874
>
On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 3:24 pm, Ross wrote:
>I bought a system with a bootleg copy of xp pro. I would really like to replace
>the o/s with a legitimate copy of xp pro without losing everything. can i do an
>upgrade using the new legitimate copy? or, do I have to do a complete install?
>and which ver of xp pro should I obtain; full or upgrade?
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re: installing win xp home over xp pro
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Posted by joe b
(1 messages posted)
i WAS RECENTLY GIVEN A CD WITH XP HOME TO REPLACE A BOOTLEG COPY OF XP PRO, AND
HE TOLD ME TO PLACE THE CD IN THE DRAWER before I TURNED ON THE MACHINE, AND that
woul enable me to run home OVER PRO.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:16 pm, Duncan D. Robertson wrote:
>
>
>Be sure you have the XP Home CD before you do any formatting. Most versions of
that
>CD will usually give you the option of reformatting the drive along the way--if
not,
>get a system CD from a software dealer (often they will loan one to you, especially
>if they sold you the operating sytem CD). There is also an fdisk command you can
>type in at the command prompt, but if you're the novice you say you are I'd recommend
>you avoid using it as it can open up a can of worms, especially when XP is involved.
>
>Before doing any of this, though, consider this: If your XP Pro is running properly,
>and if you have any appreciable installed applications you'd hate to lose [formatting
>essentially erases everything on the drive], think about purchasing a license for
>the XP Pro. The Professional Edition is far superior to the Home Edition, especially
>if you expect to do any network-oriented work.
>
>Don't apologize for being a novice; everyone starts out that way! And this is a
>good site for you to raise any questions such as this. There are a lot of knowledgable
>people here who will be glad to help out (plus a few pains in the you-know-what,
>but they're in the minority and don't tend to last long).
>
>Finally, congratulations on your concern about the bootlegged XP. You're already
>a better expert than many when you realize that soon no one will bother to put out
>quality products if something isn't done about that problem!
>
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re: How would you do it the other way around?
Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Posted by TheWizardOfahhs
(1 messages posted)
If it is a retail version just boot your computer to XP Home and insert the CD.
Start the install and it will ask you if you want to upgrade. Answer yes and follow
the prompts.
If it is not a retail version, it is probably an OEM version.
An OEM version is only for clean installs (meaning you have to format the hard drive).
The OEM version is for the machine that it came with only. It will not activate
on other hardware.
You can tell by looking at the hologram CD. If it says something like "For distribution
with a new PC only" that you're out of luck.
If it's not a hologram CD, then you may not even be able to do a clean install.
Non-hologrammed CD's come from the manufacturer that made the machine that it came
with. Most have BIOS detection software built in that will not let them onstall
on other machines.
It may also say something like "for distribution with a new xxxxx computer only"
(where xxx is the manufacturer name).
Now: aside from the Terminal Services Server and Domain Authentication, there is
not a whole lot that Pro has to offer. It has things that corporate users might
need. Most home users are not running a Windows server at home or need unattended
control over your PC. There are a few more things that are different. A 5 user
max on home networks vs the 10 in pro. Again, most home networks are less than 5.
On Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 10:03 am, Elena wrote:
>Hello I have a new computer that has the home edition, but I would like to install
>my xp professional that i had on my old computer. How can I do this?
>
>
>
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