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September 3rd 09, 07:15 PM
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computer keeps freezing
I want to install xp pro over my xp home as the home software is freezing,
windows explorer keeps shutting down... Can I do this and repair the os? thanks oralee 
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September 3rd 09, 07:22 PM
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computer keeps freezing
There is no reason to believe that XP Pro will fix
the problem with Explorer on your XP Home computer. I would check 'Device Manager', the Event logs, run the Check Disk utility. Also are you running XP SP3 or an earlier version. -- JS http://www.pagestart.com "Oralee" wrote in message ... I want to install xp pro over my xp home as the home software is freezing, windows explorer keeps shutting down... Can I do this and repair the os? thanks oralee
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September 3rd 09, 09:47 PM
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computer keeps freezing
Depending on the version of Pro, you may be able to over install it but it's
unlikely to fix problems. Besides what JS recommended, have you run scans with up to date malware and antivirus programs? -- Regards Ron Badour MS MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Oralee" wrote in message ... I want to install xp pro over my xp home as the home software is freezing, windows explorer keeps shutting down... Can I do this and repair the os? thanks oralee
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September 3rd 09, 10:58 PM
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computer keeps freezing
On Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:15:01 -0700, Oralee
wrote: I want to install xp pro over my xp home as the home software is freezing, windows explorer keeps shutting down... Can I do this and repair the os? There are two questions he 1. Can you upgrade from XP Home to XP Professional? Yes, you can. However note that you need a retail copy (Full or Upgrade) of XP Professional to do any upgrade. An OEM copy will not work. 2. Is upgrading from Home to Professional a good approach to trying to solve your freezing/shutting down problems? No, it's not. It's highly unlikely that upgrading will solve the problem, and it may very well make the problem worse. The one time I always recommend *against* doing an upgrade is when you are experiencing problems. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
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September 4th 09, 02:12 PM
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computer keeps freezing
you might want to examine the
performance of windows via the safe modes. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - @Hotmail.com "share the nirvana mann" - dbZen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Oralee" wrote in message ... I want to install xp pro over my xp home as the home software is freezing, windows explorer keeps shutting down... Can I do this and repair the os? thanks oralee
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