View Full Version : Re: Upgrade from Win 2000 professional
David B.
May 1st 04, 04:35 AM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
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"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 04:49 AM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
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"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 04:49 AM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 04:49 AM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 04:53 AM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
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"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 04:55 AM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 04:55 AM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 04:59 AM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 05:38 AM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 05:40 AM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 05:41 AM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 05:42 AM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 05:44 AM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 05:46 AM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 09:03 AM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:41 PM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:41 PM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:41 PM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:41 PM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 01:42 PM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 01:42 PM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 01:42 PM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 01:43 PM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:47 PM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:47 PM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:47 PM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 01:47 PM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 05:52 PM
This should have read;
It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP Pro.
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> Hi,
>
> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
> info here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 1st 04, 05:52 PM
I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"David B." > wrote in message ...
> This should have read;
>
> It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> to Windows XP Pro.
>
> --
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
>> to
>> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
>> More
>> info here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
>>
>> --
>>
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>>
>> Folder customizations
>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>> Protect your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
>> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
>> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
>> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
>> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
>> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
>> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
>>
>>
>
>
David B.
May 1st 04, 05:53 PM
Just wanted to eliminate any confusion for the OP :)
--
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message ...
> I am sorry about the mistake. Thank you for pointing it out !
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "David B." > wrote in message ...
> > This should have read;
> >
> > It is not possible to upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade
> > to Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > --
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible
> >> to
> >> upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home.
> >> More
> >> info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Anando
> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >> http://www.mvps.org
> >>
> >> Folder customizations
> >> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
> >>
> >> Protect your PC!
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >>
> >>
> >> "PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> >> > I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> >> > I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> >> > I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> >> > offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> >> > What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> >> > desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 5th 04, 06:33 AM
Hi,
If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
info here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
Anando [MS-MVP]
May 5th 04, 08:00 AM
Hi,
If you upgraded from the 9X systems to Windows XP home, then it is possible. It is not possible to
upgrade Windows 2000 professional to Windows XP home. You can only upgrade to Windows XP home. More
info here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
"PSikes" > wrote in message ...
> I've upgraded several of our family PC's from 95, 98, Me.
> I finally decided to update two of my Win 2000 machines.
> I was disappointed to note that the intall exe file didn't
> offer an "upgrade" option. So I forged ahead anyway.
> What a mess! I've lost all my preferences, programs, and
> desktop. There's got to be an easier way.
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