WinXP Pro now shown as Win XP Home

I have WinXP Professional installed on my laptop. For some unknown reason,
after a recent Update via the Microsoft Update site, my system is now shown
as:

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

My networking is all screwed up, etc. I tried reverting to an earlier
configuration; however, that failed.

I need to get this back working correctly. I have neither the time no
inclination to do a system restore.

First, you might want to post to an XP general or setup forum, this one is
for Windows Media Center (which doesn't seem to be related to your problem).

I have never heard of a Windows update somehow changing XP versions, seems
like that would be major news with all the copies of XP Pro out there.
Sounds more like someone tried a repair install with the wrong setup disc.

Have you tried uninstalling the most recent updates that caused the problem?

You said you tried an earlier configuration, do you mean using "System
Restore" to roll back the system to a date before the problem occurred or
just by choosing "Last Know Good Configuration" at bootup?
--
James
Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida

"Gerard" <> wrote in message
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> I have WinXP Professional installed on my laptop. For some unknown reason,
> after a recent Update via the Microsoft Update site, my system is now
> shown
> as:
>
> OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
>
> My networking is all screwed up, etc. I tried reverting to an earlier
> configuration; however, that failed.
>
> I need to get this back working correctly. I have neither the time no
> inclination to do a system restore.
>

There is no Microsoft update available which can change the OS.
You can uninstall that very update-see if that corrects the issue.

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]


"Gerard" <> wrote in message
news:A677DD7D-F7C6-48AC-9948-...
> I have WinXP Professional installed on my laptop. For some unknown reason,
> after a recent Update via the Microsoft Update site, my system is now
> shown
> as:
>
> OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
>
> My networking is all screwed up, etc. I tried reverting to an earlier
> configuration; however, that failed.
>
> I need to get this back working correctly. I have neither the time no
> inclination to do a system restore.
>
>
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