Computer Accessories User Manual

Chapter 5 Using Windows XP Professional 41
Upgrading Windows NT4 WS to Windows XP
Professional
Caution – The setup and configuration procedures for the SunPCi III program
involve some steps that differ from the Microsoft upgrade steps. Do not use the
standard Microsoft upgrade procedure provided on the Windows XP Professional
CD or the installation will fail and your emulated C: drive can become corrupted.
Before You Begin the Upgrade
Although Windows NT is not supported in SunPCi III 3.2.1, you can upgrade from
Windows NT to a supported operating systems in SunPCi III 3.2.1.
Caution – Before starting to upgrade Windows NT4 WS to Windows XP
Professional, you must update your Intel drivers. Refer to “Updating Intel and Linux
Drivers” on page 115 for additional information.
Caution – If you are using an external CD-RW drive with Windows NT4 WS,
un-install the device. The upgrade to Windows XP Professional will fail unless the
device is removed and its software uninstalled. Reinstall the drive after the upgrade.
Note – When upgrading from Windows NT to Windows XP Professional, a blank
dialog box opens. This happens after the Dynamic Update completes, and when the
Preparing Installation radio button on the left pane of the Windows XP Professional
Installation Wizard is selected. This dialog box soon disappears and the installation
process continues normally.
▼ How to Upgrade Windows NT4 WS to
Windows XP Professional
1. Insert the Windows XP Professional CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start and then choose Programs and Windows Explorer.
The Windows Explorer window opens.