If my new Dell came with XP home and I have the XP Pro full version disk<more>

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elazarus

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What is the best way to upgrade?

Do I hit F12 and boot from the Pro Disk?

Do I need to format the Hard Drive and then boot from the Pro disk (can I do that)?

What makes sense.

Thank you

Elliot
 
Trizoy said:
Just put it in the computer while the computer is on, it will ask you if you want to upgrade..
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I thought you could only upgrade if you had an Upgrade copy of the OS, as when i put my xp home cd into my win 98 computer i am sure it doesn't ask me if i want to upgrade.
Personally i would just boot up the copmuter with the installation CD in the drive, as this, i think, will give a fresh(er) install copmared to simply upgrading. The only downside to this is that all applications that came pre-installed will be lost, but this shouldn;t be a problem so long as you have the C's for them :D
 
there's a difference. XP and 98 run different kernels. To upgrade from 98 to Xp you have to change a TON of stuff. XP home and XP pro only differ by some DLL's. They are the same kernel. Upgrading from home to pro is like installing a service pack.
 
So then I can press F12 and use the cd to boot from with Pro on it

and overide the XP home and have it install Pro without having to format the HD??????

That would be the perfect solution.

Am I correct in my assumption?

Thank you

Elliot
 
Upgrade to Windows XP

Note: Before installing Windows XP, you should disable your virus protection (antivirus) software, and you might want to run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to test your computer's random access memory (RAM). To use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, follow the instructions on the Windows Memory Diagnostic (http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp) Web site. Be sure to enable your virus protection software after installing Windows XP.

When you upgrade to Windows XP, you install Windows to the same folder where your current version of Windows is located, updating the earlier version. Here's how:

1. Start your computer. Also, make sure you have your product key handy.
2. Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
3. On the menu that appears, click Install Windows XP.
4. On the Welcome to Windows Setup page, click Upgrade (recommended) (if it is not already selected), and then click Next. (You should click Next on each screen from here on.)
5. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement, and follow the instructions to accept or reject the agreement.
6. On the Your Product Key page, type the 25-character product key in the appropriate boxes.
7. On the Get Updated Setup Files page, select the option that you want. Hint: It's a really good idea to select Yes and get the updated files, but you can only do this if you're able to connect to the Internet.

Note: Some of the problems addressed in the troubleshooting section of this document are prevented by getting the updated Setup files.
8. During this phase of Setup, the computer will restart several times, and you'll see screens telling you about new features in Windows XP. This part of Setup takes a while. It's a good time to go have a cup of coffee or take a break.
9. Finally, the computer restarts one last time and Windows XP starts.

Do not forget to enable your virus protection software after Setup is finished.
 
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