Is it possible to upgrade WinXP home Pro on Satellite L20

Please can someone tell me if it is possible to upgrade windows xp home to xp professional cos is my computer toshiba laptop satellite l-20 that comes with xp home edition, but I rather need xp professional.

Expected of you.

Thank you

Hello

I put t see no reason why it would not be possible to upgrade the OS to Win XP Pro.
You uprising received recovery Toshiba CD with WinXP home and all drivers and utilities was already preinstalled on this image.

If you want to upgrade the operating system, you can buy an original CD of Microsoft Windows XP Pro and you will need to install the drivers of Toshiba and utilities in the correct order. For most installation guide line is placed on the site driver of Toshiba.

I think that everything must be clear, that I forgot something. Windows XP Home and Pro uses the same drivers. Then you should be able to use the same drivers that are available on the page

Good luck

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