Upgrade from W2K to XP Pro

[G0AOZ]

I've never carried out such an upgrade, always recommending that wherever possible a complete hard disk wipe and fresh install be carried out.

I have a user who I believe is going to insist on such an upgrade. Will a specific upgrade CD be needed, or is a normal full version XP CD capable of allowing an over-the-top upgrade?

ROGER - G0AOZ.

 

[CertInProgress]

You are able to use a Windows XP upgrade disk yes.

Computers are like bikinis. They save people a lot of guesswork.
-Sam Ewing-

 

[G0AOZ]

But ... "or is a normal full version XP CD capable of allowing an over-the-top upgrade?" ...

ROGER - G0AOZ.

 

[CertInProgress]

opps, yes it will, just plop in the CD and chose install windows XP and when it asks full install or upgrade, you know what to do. I do suggest however that before you do this, run Disk Defragmenter and back up all your important files (if any), that should do it.

Computers are like bikinis. They save people a lot of guesswork.
-Sam Ewing-

 

[G0AOZ]

Thanks. Just wanted to be prepared and know my options in case I get presented with the full version CD rather than the upgrade one!

ROGER - G0AOZ.