Re: XP Home to XP Pro upgrade

[Guest Paul N]

Re: XP Home to XP Pro upgrade

 

Hi,

I have the same problem but I have installed SP3 so do I need the do the

same i.e. slipstream a XP Pro disk with SP3?

I have XP HOME with SP3 and need to upgrade to XP PRO

Thanks

Paul

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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Unless SP2 is integrated into XP Pro, then one cannot

> upgrade an existing XP Home w/SP2 installation using

> a non-SP2 version of XP Pro. What you need to do is

> create a SP2 "slipstreamed" version of XP Pro, then use

> the new CD to upgrade over XP Home w/SP2.

>

> You have two options:

>

> 1. Uninstall SP2 from XP Home, then upgrade to XP Pro.

>

> or

>

> 2. Create a SP2 slipstreamed version of XP Pro (preferred)

> and use the new XP Pro w/SP2 to upgrade.

>

> Either one of the following utilities makes slipstreaming

> (integrating) SP2 into Windows XP a breeze:

>

> Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide

> http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49

>

> Information on AutoStreamer 1.0

> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=188337&st=0entry245

>

> Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

>

> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;875350&Product=windowsxpsp2

>

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> Windows XP - Shell/User

>

> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!

> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

>

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>

> "tfnj" wrote:

>

> | I am considering an upgrade from XP Home to XP Pro and have already installed

> | SP2 on my Home version.

> |

> | The only review listed on the MS MarketPlace page for XP Pro upgrades says,

> | " XP Home to XP Professional

> | September 22, 2004 By somedad

> | Comments:

> | No upgrade path after application of SP2. Bought package and have to return

> | it."

> |

> | My question is... is this true? Can I upgrade after installing SP2 without

> | a problem?

> |

> | How about if I uninstall SP2 (can this be done?)...upgrade tp XP Pro...then,

> | re-install SP2.

>

[Guest Malke]

Re: XP Home to XP Pro upgrade

 

Re: XP Home to XP Pro upgrade

 

Paul N wrote:

> Hi,

> I have the same problem but I have installed SP3 so do I need the do the

> same i.e. slipstream a XP Pro disk with SP3?

> I have XP HOME with SP3 and need to upgrade to XP PRO

> Thanks

> Paul

 

Yes.

 

http://www.nliteos.com/ - nLite makes it very easy.

 

Malke

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