Trying to upgrad to XP pro from XP home- help

[papaj]

Hi All,


New laptop, with XP home SP 2.

Software update- Windows XP hotfix - Kb888310


I want to put XP pro on, have a volume license CD.

When I attempt to install I see an message saying that I have a newer version of Windows installed on the machine already.

Thoughts on the best course to upgrade-

Thanks

 

[GeckoEcho421]

First I'd try to uninstall SP 2 and all of the other hot fix's. That shuld probobly do it.

 

[papaj]

thanks for the reply,

in the Control Panel- Add Remove- with Show Updates checked I see no mention of Windows XP SP 2

Only Windows XP Hotfix KB888310

When I go to MS site link referenced, it no longer exists. This is a new Dell Inspiron 1150

 

[turtile]

Did you try booting from the setup disk before Windows loaded?

 

[EricB]

pick new install, to reinstall sp2 if you want it later