Upgrading to Server 2008

[Guest Billy B]

I am currently running WinXP SP3 and want to install Wndows Server 2008. Can

I do an upgrade or do I need to do a fresh install? It would be really nice

if I didn't have to re-install all my programs again. Thank you.

[Guest Meinolf Weber]

Re: Upgrading to Server 2008

 

Hello Billy,

 

XP is a desktop and not a server OS, if you like to keep your installation

install the equivalent VISTA version and check before in the vendor website

of you software if it is compatible or run the upgradeadvisor:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=42b5ac83-c24f-4863-a389-3ffc194924f8

 

If you still will install 2008, then you have to start from scratch.

 

Best regards

 

Meinolf Weber

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> I am currently running WinXP SP3 and want to install Wndows Server

> 2008. Can I do an upgrade or do I need to do a fresh install? It would

> be really nice if I didn't have to re-install all my programs again.

> Thank you.

>