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I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows XP on it, I have
now purchased windows XP professional and would like to install it. will i
lose my files and settings currently on the computer
--
MMouse
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

In news:EB14AF73-6C79-4830-8F2D-42B4B11AA313@microsoft.com,
MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows XP


You mean it has Windows XP *Home* Edition?


> on
> it, I have now purchased windows XP professional and would like
> to
> install it. will i lose my files and settings currently on the
> computer

By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean installation)
means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.

However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly.
However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go
wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup
of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.



But are you sure you want to do this? Are you aware that XP Home
and Professional are identical except that Professional includes
a few features (mostly related to security and networking)
missing from Home? Most home users don't need and would never use
these extra features and will see no benefits by upgrading.


--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

part of why i want to install my copy of xp pro is for the features and to
activate my own key

"Ken Blake" wrote:

> In news:EB14AF73-6C79-4830-8F2D-42B4B11AA313@microsoft.com,
> MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>
> > I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows XP
>
>
> You mean it has Windows XP *Home* Edition?
>
>
> > on
> > it, I have now purchased windows XP professional and would like
> > to
> > install it. will i lose my files and settings currently on the
> > computer
>
> By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean installation)
> means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.
>
> However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly.
> However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go
> wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup
> of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.
>
>
>
> But are you sure you want to do this? Are you aware that XP Home
> and Professional are identical except that Professional includes
> a few features (mostly related to security and networking)
> missing from Home? Most home users don't need and would never use
> these extra features and will see no benefits by upgrading.
>
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

In news:2FAF4B29-2CFB-496B-B214-0547F8CDC5D0@microsoft.com,
MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> part of why i want to install my copy of xp pro is for the
> features
> and to activate my own key


OK, that's fine. I wasn't trying to talk you out of it. I just
wanted you to make sure there was something in it for you. Many
Home users don't realize how alike the two are, and waste money
getting Professional when there's no advantage at all for them.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup


> "Ken Blake" wrote:
>
>> In news:EB14AF73-6C79-4830-8F2D-42B4B11AA313@microsoft.com,
>> MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>>
>>> I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows
>>> XP
>>
>>
>> You mean it has Windows XP *Home* Edition?
>>
>>
>>> on
>>> it, I have now purchased windows XP professional and would
>>> like
>>> to
>>> install it. will i lose my files and settings currently on
>>> the
>>> computer
>>
>> By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean
>> installation)
>> means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.
>>
>> However there are no guarantees that it always works
>> perfectly.
>> However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go
>> wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a
>> backup
>> of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.
>>
>>
>>
>> But are you sure you want to do this? Are you aware that XP
>> Home
>> and Professional are identical except that Professional
>> includes
>> a few features (mostly related to security and networking)
>> missing from Home? Most home users don't need and would never
>> use
>> these extra features and will see no benefits by upgrading.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Thanks for the info

"Ken Blake" wrote:

> In news:2FAF4B29-2CFB-496B-B214-0547F8CDC5D0@microsoft.com,
> MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>
> > part of why i want to install my copy of xp pro is for the
> > features
> > and to activate my own key
>
>
> OK, that's fine. I wasn't trying to talk you out of it. I just
> wanted you to make sure there was something in it for you. Many
> Home users don't realize how alike the two are, and waste money
> getting Professional when there's no advantage at all for them.
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
> > "Ken Blake" wrote:
> >
> >> In news:EB14AF73-6C79-4830-8F2D-42B4B11AA313@microsoft.com,
> >> MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> >>
> >>> I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows
> >>> XP
> >>
> >>
> >> You mean it has Windows XP *Home* Edition?
> >>
> >>
> >>> on
> >>> it, I have now purchased windows XP professional and would
> >>> like
> >>> to
> >>> install it. will i lose my files and settings currently on
> >>> the
> >>> computer
> >>
> >> By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean
> >> installation)
> >> means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.
> >>
> >> However there are no guarantees that it always works
> >> perfectly.
> >> However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go
> >> wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a
> >> backup
> >> of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> But are you sure you want to do this? Are you aware that XP
> >> Home
> >> and Professional are identical except that Professional
> >> includes
> >> a few features (mostly related to security and networking)
> >> missing from Home? Most home users don't need and would never
> >> use
> >> these extra features and will see no benefits by upgrading.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> >> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

If it came with XP Home, boot to the desktop, insert the XP Pro cd, and at
the splash screen choose Install.

If it already has XP Pro you do not need to reinstall. Just go to Start>All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Activate Windows and you will be presented
with an option to enter a new Product Key. You will then be activated over
the internet with your new product key. Pro is an excellent choice.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
"MightyMouse" <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EB14AF73-6C79-4830-8F2D-42B4B11AA313@microsoft.com...
>I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows XP on it, I
>have
> now purchased windows XP professional and would like to install it. will i
> lose my files and settings currently on the computer
> --
> MMouse
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

In news😀403F68D-033E-477F-A473-449E35DEE990@microsoft.com,
MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> Thanks for the info


You're welcome. Glad to help.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup




> "Ken Blake" wrote:
>
>> In news:2FAF4B29-2CFB-496B-B214-0547F8CDC5D0@microsoft.com,
>> MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>>
>>> part of why i want to install my copy of xp pro is for the
>>> features
>>> and to activate my own key
>>
>>
>> OK, that's fine. I wasn't trying to talk you out of it. I just
>> wanted you to make sure there was something in it for you.
>> Many
>> Home users don't realize how alike the two are, and waste
>> money
>> getting Professional when there's no advantage at all for
>> them.
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>>> "Ken Blake" wrote:
>>>
>>>> In news:EB14AF73-6C79-4830-8F2D-42B4B11AA313@microsoft.com,
>>>> MightyMouse <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>>>>
>>>>> I purchase a second hand computer and it already had
>>>>> windows
>>>>> XP
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> You mean it has Windows XP *Home* Edition?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> on
>>>>> it, I have now purchased windows XP professional and would
>>>>> like
>>>>> to
>>>>> install it. will i lose my files and settings currently on
>>>>> the
>>>>> computer
>>>>
>>>> By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean
>>>> installation)
>>>> means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.
>>>>
>>>> However there are no guarantees that it always works
>>>> perfectly.
>>>> However unlikely, it's always possible that something might
>>>> go
>>>> wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a
>>>> backup
>>>> of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> But are you sure you want to do this? Are you aware that XP
>>>> Home
>>>> and Professional are identical except that Professional
>>>> includes
>>>> a few features (mostly related to security and networking)
>>>> missing from Home? Most home users don't need and would
>>>> never
>>>> use
>>>> these extra features and will see no benefits by upgrading.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>>>> Please reply to the newsgroup
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Check here first http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/upgrade_tips.htm

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"MightyMouse" <MightyMouse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EB14AF73-6C79-4830-8F2D-42B4B11AA313@microsoft.com...
> I purchase a second hand computer and it already had windows XP on it, I
have
> now purchased windows XP professional and would like to install it. will i
> lose my files and settings currently on the computer
> --
> MMouse
 
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