Upgrade SQL Server 2008 to 2008 R2

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The option should appear in the "SQL Server Installation Center" as confirmed by the following screenshot and point 4 of the Microsoft guide on How to Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2 (Setup)

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As a side note, have you checked your intended upgrade path is supported? You can find out here

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Updated on February 14, 2020

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xorpower about 4 years

I have currently installed SQL Server 2008 (dev edition) in my machine. I wish to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2. How is that possible?

Please support the same with screenshot to make understanding better.

Thanks

EDIT: I could have gone for Google Search but the attached screenshot provides no option to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2 Edition (Attached Screenshot is of SQL Server 2008 Dev Edition). Please see the text written under "Upgrade from.... 2005"