You can do an upgrade in place - with XP, this is a fairly painless process.
As always, though, back up your data, unplug any peripherals like printers,
scanners, handheld cradles etc., and uninstall your antivirus software
first.
gfbii wrote:
> Thanks for the info. Can I load XP pro over top XP home
> and save my data and settings or do I have to format and
> then load XP Pro?
>
> GFBii
>> -----Original Message-----
>> No, there is not.
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>> Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
>> www.wandtv.com
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>> "(E-Mail Removed)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> message news:1b0f701c44fb4$be2cef60$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> I got some information on joining the XP Client to my
>>> server. I also found out that XP Home edition cannot join
>>> a domain. I have to use XP pro to get my clients to join
>>> the domain. Which leads me into my next question. Is their
>>> an update for XP home to convert to XP Pro and if not can
>>> I load XP Pro over XP Home and save my current data? Any
>>> assistance would help in this matter would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> GFB(Newbee)
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> I am new to 2003 server and I am trying to connect several
>>>> XP clients to my 2003 AD server. I am trying to connect
>>>> the XP machines but can't figure out, what is the process
>>>> to connect the XP clients to the server. Is there a client
>>>> protocol that I need to use to connect the machines to the
>>>> server? Where is the software for the client located and
>>>> where can I get assistance to setup the client to the
>>>> server? I have changed my TCPIP settings and can see the
>>>> server via My Network places but I cannot get logged on to
>>>> the network.... Please Help me ASAP....
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> GFB II
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