topic Re: Windows XP PRO in PCs & Accessories

Windows XP PRO

Nemo70 — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 19:09:03 GMT

I have bought a VAIO VGN-A517B.Is it possible to install windows XP PRO without to create problems to softwares of my notebook?:smileyconfused: vifila@yahoo.it

Re: Windows XP PRO

JustTony — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:47:22 GMT

I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong, but if you mean can you upgrade from Home to Pro whilst retaining what you have on your hard drive, the answer's yes. I'm actually thinking about doing it myself, but I believe it's around £200 for the upgrade.

Re: Windows XP PRO

William — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:52:42 GMT

I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong, but if you mean can you upgrade from Home to Pro whilst retaining what you have on your hard drive, the answer's yes. I'm actually thinking about doing it myself, but I believe it's around £200 for the upgrade.

The cost was a factor I had never considered when reading the numerous posts about a Home to Pro upgrade path.

I suspect that the majority don't incur the cost of actually buying a copy of XP Pro and "Somehow" circumvent this little problem.

Re: Windows XP PRO

JustTony — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:54:13 GMT

I suspect that the majority don't incur the cost of actually buying a copy of XP Pro and "Somehow" circumvent this little problem.

Yes. Quite :smileygrin:

Re: Windows XP PRO

Thalamus. — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:00:12 GMT

I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong, but if you mean can you upgrade from Home to Pro whilst retaining what you have on your hard drive, the answer's yes. I'm actually thinking about doing it myself, but I believe it's around £200 for the upgrade. 


The cost was a factor I had never considered when reading the numerous posts about a Home to Pro upgrade path.

I suspect that the majority don't incur the cost of actually buying a copy of XP Pro and "Somehow" circumvent this little problem.

How can this be:smileyconfused: