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    Installing XP pro over home

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Razor2, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. Razor2

    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    Is it possible to install XP pro (english) over a german XP home install, to change the language of the OS to english?

    Also is it possible to install XP from a pendrive or SD Card, because the Samsung NC10 does not have a optical drive?
     
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    Unless you have a XP Pro license key, your current key is only valid for XP Home.

    Is possible to install XP from a pendrive. Here's the link.
     
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    I have a Pro license key, thats no problem. It doesn't even need activation.
     
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    Which is easier? Install it from a pendrive or over network?
     
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    i would say booting from Pendrive ( depending the speed of the pendrive) would be faster but you need to have boot floppies / CDs /DVDs for the both the method.
     
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