Convert XP Home to XP Pro

phuschnickensphuschnickens Beverly Hills, Michigan Member
edited December 2009 in Science & Tech
I'm working on somebody's computer that has a hacked version of xp pro. They of course don't need pro and have a perfectly good xp home key stuck to the side of their computer case.

If i remember correctly microsoft has a tool that I can use to simply convert... takes seconds. After a number of google searches I feel like I'm crazy.

P.S. I think i actually have posted something about this tool right here on icrontic?? wtf

thanks

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2009
    There is no such tool that I am aware of.
  • phuschnickensphuschnickens Beverly Hills, Michigan Member
    edited December 2009
    Argh. i'm thinking you're right.. I just did a search and found the "windows product key update tool" not sure exactly why anybody would want to use it (when magic jelly bean is an easy alternative) but it must be what I'm remembering.

    So do you think upgrading from xp pro to home is an option... or repair install from pro with home disc... or do i have to wipe and reinstall?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2009
    You have to wipe and reinstall.
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