I am currently using WinXp Home edition. I want to reinstall XP without removing existing programs and data. However I only have a WINXP PRO edition CD. Can I run the installation directly and replace Home Edition while still keep existing data? Thank you
2006-07-01 00:46:53 · 5 answers · asked by io 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
When you reinstall Windows XP, it will wipe ALL data because during the installation process, it will format and partition your hard drive.
You will need to make backup of all your programs and data. You can just use a data CD and copy all your data to it and then reinstall everything back into your computer once you are finished with installation.
There is no way of preserving your data when you reinstall Windows unless you make a backup of them.
2006-07-01 00:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't think that would be a good idea. There is a major risk that it would curroupt your data and probably delete the most of it. The softwares which are currently installed will have to be reinstalled. But you can always back up your personal documents in some other drive. First, back up your data in some other drive and then format your drive, most of the times it is C drive and then install a fresh copy of windows. After installing the windows you have to install all the hardware drivers and the necessary softwares, so you need backups of them too. And you'll be asked to give a serial number when you are installing the Windows XP.
2006-07-01 01:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, verify that this is a LEGAL XP Pro install disk... If not, and you use it, you will LOSE ALL YOUR DATA!
That said, it is perfectly OK to UPGRADE from XP Home to XP Pro by doing an UPGRADE INSTALL.
While the system is running on your XP Home, simply insert the XP Pro CD, and follow the prompts for an UPGRADE INSTALL.
There used to be a "Pro step-up" disk for users who got XP Home and wanted to do just what you are describing... STEP-UP to XP Pro... Not sure if this is still available from Microsoft...
2006-07-01 00:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by N2FC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically insert the CD and reboot the laptop. The equipment will immediately boot from the CD and a demonstrate will look prompting you to proceed with the installation ideas. If it would not artwork, open the BIOS demonstrate in the process boot and look for a tab which shows the order of which component to instruct on. Set your DVD/CD author via fact the 1st besides so as that as quickly as you go out the BIOS menu, the laptop will examine the CD and proceed with the installation. the whole technique is worry-free and could consume in basic terms half-hour of your existence. i've got completed this many circumstances on a sort of computers - the shortest time to place in homestead windows XP replaced into 19 minutes and it replaced into with a severe end laptop.
2016-11-01 01:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just select an upgrade installation, but make sure you backup first.
2006-07-01 00:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by DL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋