if i upgrade to pro from home edition, does it automatically import the
current settings (network connections, shared printers, etc.)?

will i have to reinstall any other programs ie. photoshop, autocad, etc.,?

An upgrade to Windows XP Pro is a smooth transition and will not affect your
current programs, files or settings if you use the following procedure:

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP Professional.
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or other backup media.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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"aoinwpb" wrote:

| if i upgrade to pro from home edition, does it automatically import the
| current settings (network connections, shared printers, etc.)?
|
| will i have to reinstall any other programs ie. photoshop, autocad, etc.,?

aoinwpb wrote:

> if i upgrade to pro from home edition, does it automatically import
> the current settings (network connections, shared printers, etc.)?
>
> will i have to reinstall any other programs ie. photoshop, autocad,
> etc.,?


By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean installation) means that
all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.

However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly. However
unlikely, it's always possible that something might go wrong. For that
reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup of anything you can't
afford to lose before beginning.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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aoinwpb wrote:

> if i upgrade to pro from home edition, does it automatically import the
> current settings (network connections, shared printers, etc.)?
>
> will i have to reinstall any other programs ie. photoshop, autocad, etc.,?

All settings and programs should be intact. Make sure, though, that you
have a full and complete backup just in case. Data loss is a question
of when, not if.

--
Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User