From: nospam.rob458@hotmail.com   
      
   OK thanks   
   "relic"  wrote in message   
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   > Bob wrote:   
   >> "relic"  wrote in message   
   >> news:4675ddb3$0$20614$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...   
   >>> 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.   
   >> 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.   
   >   
   > If you restore a full backup of XP Home on top of an XP Pro install, you   
   > will end up with XP Home.   
   >   
   > Either upgrade from XP Home to XP Pro Retail (OEM won't do upgrades), or   
   > do what I suggested and reinstall your apps.   
   >   
   >   
      
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