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Can I upgrade from W2K Server to XP Pro?

By TWP-II ·
I have a system running W2K Advanced Server, but really do not need the server OS. I would like to 'upgrade' to XP Professional while retaining the currently installed applications. Any suggestions on how I can do it? The installation CD does not seem to support this.

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by BFilmFan In reply to Can I upgrade from W2K Se ...

Your upgrade path is to Windows 2003 Enterprise Server.

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by TWP-II In reply to

I know about a server upgrade, but don't need it and did not want to spend the money for it.

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by EdLockett In reply to Can I upgrade from W2K Se ...

It is not possible to 'upgrade' a server OS to a client OS. You will have to do a fresh install and then re-install your applications.

Hope this helps :-)

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by TWP-II In reply to

Appreciate the comment, but looking for 'stretch' alternatives.

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by dmiles In reply to Can I upgrade from W2K Se ...

*If you have a version of the Windows server operating system, check out the Windows Server 2003 site's upgrading area. The server operating systems are not eligible for upgrade to Windows XP.

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by TWP-II In reply to

Appreciate the comment, but looking for 'stretch' alternatives.

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by sec_class In reply to Can I upgrade from W2K Se ...

Agree with Ed....do a fresh install

Its not a 'normal' upgrade, even if you were
successful, you may have problems. Better off with a fresh install of what you really want.

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by TWP-II In reply to

Appreciate the comment, but looking for 'stretch' alternatives.

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by bchesmer In reply to Can I upgrade from W2K Se ...

It can't be done. Sorry.

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by 1 Sane Nerd@Work In reply to Can I upgrade from W2K Se ...

why wud u wanna keep server apps in ur intended client pc (xp)?
why ask for trouble?
it is easier to moved the data out and then do a fresh install of xp then install the client apps and use the data u hv backup.

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