How to Install the XP Pro Upgrade
The Windows XP Pro edition of the Windows XP operating system is the most advanced version of the operating system. The Pro edition supports multiple processors, and it supports Windows Active Directory, which allows the computer to join advanced computer networks like you find at many businesses. The Home version of Windows XP does not support those features, but it can be upgraded to the Pro edition with software found on an upgrade CD. Windows XP MCE edition cannot be upgraded to the Pro edition.
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Instructions
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Insert the Windows XP Pro upgrade CD. When you insert the CD, a program will run and ask you, "What do you want to do?" Select the option to "Install Windows XP." This will start the setup wizard and take you to a screen to select the installation type.
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Choose the "Upgrade" option from the drop-down list and click the "Start" button. This will bring up the license agreement, which you must agree to, then the program will ask for the product key. Enter the product key and click "Next."
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Click the "Next" button that asks to download setup files. If you are connected to the Internet, the program will download the most recent updated files for the operating system. Setup will continue for 20 to 60 minutes installing parts of the upgrade. When setup has completed this step, it will reboot your computer, then it will continue setup with a different screen.
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Allow the setup to continue. After the reboot, the setup program will continue for another 20 to 60 minutes installing network and other required files. When it is done, the setup program will end with the "Welcome to Microsoft Windows" screen.
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Answer the various questions about your computer name, your name and time zone that are requested by the setup program. After you have answered the questions, the computer will reboot for the last time, then it will be ready for you to log in and use.
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