INSTALLING WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL FROM AN EXISTING OPERATING SYSTEMIF...

4. How can you verify that your computer is compatible with Windows XP Profes-

sional and therefore can be upgraded?

Lesson Summary

Before you upgrade a client computer to Windows XP Professional, ensure that it

meets the minimum hardware requirements.

Use the Windows XP Professional Compatibility tool to generate a hardware and

software compatibility report.

For client systems that test as compatible with Windows XP Professional, run the

Windows XP Professional Setup program (Winnt32.exe) to complete the upgrade.