From: nospam.rob458@hotmail.com   
      
   Thx for the advice   
      
   the only thing is the file transfer wizard won't restore the installed   
   software to the new o.s., whereas restoring a full backup will.  I was   
   wondering if the software would run OK if I changed the OS from home to Pro.   
   ( I need to do a re-install of my OS anyway, just wondering if I could   
   upgrade to pro at the same time, and keep my installed software/settings)   
   bob.   
   "relic"  wrote in message   
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   > Bob wrote:   
   >> Hi   
   >>   
   >> If I backup my system on XP home, using the XP backup facility, and   
   >> backing up "all information on this computer",  will I be able to   
   >> restore this backup using XP Pro?   
   >   
   > You don't want to restore a _full_ backup of XP Home onto XP Pro. Use the   
   > Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.   
   > Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools.   
   >   
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