try to update XP Home SP3 for XP Pro SP2

I recently acquired a XP Pro SP2 upgrade CD.  When I load in my computer and try to level (computer is currently using XP Home SP3) I get a message informing me that I can't upgrade 'of' a newer version of Windows.

Is there anyway I can "change" my XP Home SP3 so that I can upgrade Home Pro?  NOTE: I am entered in the Add/Remove software and clicked to remove SP3 but he responds with a message that many of my existing programs may not work, if I remove the SP3 files.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/292607 taken Windows XP supported upgrade paths

TaurArian [MVP] 07/01/2005-30/06/2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty. What works for some, may not always work for others.

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