Upgrade from win 7 home to pro with xp mode

i wish to buy a laptop i see on the best buy web site which comes with win 7 home premium. i need win 7 pro with xp mode. can i order it with the win 7 pro with xp mode preinstalled by them or do i have to buy it as is and then bring it in to their store and have them do the upgrade?
thx

You'll either have to choose a different model which has Windows 7 professional on it from the manufacturer or buy the one with Home Premium and do an Anytime Upgrade to Professional via a PKC (SKU 1303126)

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