Copying over XP Pro

[JohnH]

I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I
downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't valid.
I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I restored
my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question is that
I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could just
do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me know.
Thanks

 

[Og]

"JohnH" <JohnH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EC153F4E-C67B-4BD6-A0D5-5A808469AABB@microsoft.com...
>I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I
> downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't
> valid.
> I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I
> restored
> my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question is
> that
> I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could
> just
> do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
> worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me
> know.
> Thanks

No. You _can not_ 'downgrade' from XP Pro to XP Home.
You will have to perform a clean install of XP Home.

Steve

 

[Plato]

=?Utf-8?B?Sm9obkg=?= wrote:
>
> I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I

Best bet is to wipe the hard drive, buy a retail copy on CD of the OS
you want to use, and install it totally fresh.

--
http://www.bootdisk.com/

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 20:00:01 -0700, JohnH
<JohnH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> My question is that
> I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could just
> do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
> worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me know.


It is *not* possible. Downgrades are not supported.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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[JohnH]

When I put the cd in it checked the compatability and stated it was not
compatable. Is there a way to do a clean install besides just running the
cd? Do I have to remove the XP Pro prior to this? Any help with this would
be appreciated. If it is not possible I will have to purchase Windosw 98,
98 SE, or Windows Me to upgrade it to XP Home.

"Og" wrote:

> "JohnH" <JohnH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EC153F4E-C67B-4BD6-A0D5-5A808469AABB@microsoft.com...
> >I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that when I
> > downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't
> > valid.
> > I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I
> > restored
> > my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question is
> > that
> > I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could
> > just
> > do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my only
> > worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me
> > know.
> > Thanks
>
> No. You _can not_ 'downgrade' from XP Pro to XP Home.
> You will have to perform a clean install of XP Home.
>
> Steve
>
>
>

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

JohnH <JohnH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Do I have to remove the XP Pro prior to this?

Yep.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

You have to reformat and clean install the Home version, and since you don't
have any earlier version on which to base the Upgrade, you'll need to obtain
one.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"JohnH" <JohnH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3533E3E6-5DF8-4D43-880F-96C24E564F5E@microsoft.com...
> When I put the cd in it checked the compatability and stated it was not
> compatable. Is there a way to do a clean install besides just running the
> cd? Do I have to remove the XP Pro prior to this? Any help with this
> would
> be appreciated. If it is not possible I will have to purchase Windosw
> 98,
> 98 SE, or Windows Me to upgrade it to XP Home.
>
> "Og" wrote:
>
>> "JohnH" <JohnH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EC153F4E-C67B-4BD6-A0D5-5A808469AABB@microsoft.com...
>> >I was given a computer and it has XP Pro on it. The problem is that
>> >when I
>> > downloaded the validation tool it stated that the product key wasn't
>> > valid.
>> > I trust the person who gave it to me but I don't want the hassle. I
>> > restored
>> > my pc to an earlier point to remove the validation tool. My question
>> > is
>> > that
>> > I have my XP Home Edition w/ SP2 upgrade and I was wondering if I could
>> > just
>> > do a new install over the XP Pro? I know my product key is good my
>> > only
>> > worry is will it work. Anyone know if this is possible please let me
>> > know.
>> > Thanks
>>
>> No. You _can not_ 'downgrade' from XP Pro to XP Home.
>> You will have to perform a clean install of XP Home.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>