Roschreib wrote:
> Hi
>
> I have just inherited a laptop with XP Home edition in german. I am thinking
> of changing to the english XP Professional version. Can I simply load the new
> version to replace the german one and keep all installed software and files,
> or does this procedure require a clean install. I appeciate any help.
> Thanks.


You cannot upgrade or convert from one language version of the OS
to another, so you'll have to purchase and use the full version of
WinXP (in whatever language you want) to perform a clean installation.

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;282089


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