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Simple OS install question

 
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Can I do the following ---

1) install XP pro on top of XP home ?

2) install windows 2000 on top of XP home ?

3) install WIndows 2000 Pro on top of XP pro ?

4) install Xp pro on top of windows 2000 pro ?

thanks !
 
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start afresh. don't install anything on top of anything.

Originally posted by Frank Sikuluzu:
Can I do the following ---

1) install XP pro on top of XP home ?

2) install windows 2000 on top of XP home ?

3) install WIndows 2000 Pro on top of XP pro ?

4) install Xp pro on top of windows 2000 pro ?

thanks !

 
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1) probably
2) possibly
3) no
4) yes

but read the previous answer: you probably shouldn't (especially 2 and 3, 4 is a decent option and if you have an upgrade version it may be the only option).
 
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