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install XP over 2000 pro ?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by hellmaster, 2005/01/07.

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    hellmaster

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    I am running Windows 2000 Pro. Can I install XP over that and not have to re-install all my programs?
    Does XP format the drive or avything like that when installing?
    THANKS,
    John
     
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    You can upgrade to XP-pro over 2K and if all goes well (usually does) you won't lose anything at all. Best to do it after cleaning the 2K system though. start=>run=>cleanmgr.exe and let it remove stuff. Run either Ad-aware or Spybot (or both) to remove any critters. Quicklinks in my signature has links to download both.

    You cannot 'upgrade' to XP-home since 2K rightly sees that as a downgrade and it won't run.
     
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    Thanks for the info.
    I run adaware and spybot regularly but I am not familar with cleanmgr.exe.
    what exactly does it do?
     
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    Just a quick way to get to
     
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