Hi,

I am ready to upgrade to Windows XP Pro.  The reason I am upgrading is basically because I wanted to install IIS.  I downloaded IIS  6.0 the other day before I realized it won't WORK without the Pro. (It can be done by some I've learned).
Should I remove it first, then install Pro, then DOWNLOAD IIS again? Or, is this not important?  Any input would be welcome.

D.Do you know how to backup and format your hard drive? If so, that would probably be the best option. If not, then you should just upgrade. And as for redownloading IIS, you could just burn it to a CD, so you wouldn't have to download it again.A "clean install" as Comp Guy is talking about is always the best, but not always convenient.  If your installation of XP Home is running fine now, an upgrade isn't a bad idea.   Thanks..  I went and purchased an external  hard disc drive  to back up files.  What is this "format your hard drive" you speak of?

D.I was asking if you knew how to erase your hard drive.So, taking all files, folders, and settings out is an erase or better known as formatting? 



Yes, when someone says that they FORMATTED or re-formatted their hard drive, that means that they completely ERASED it. Quote from: dotty on July 23, 2007, 10:08:49 PM

So, taking all files, folders, and settings out is an erase or better known as formatting?