XP Home vs XP Pro

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You might want to take a look at this:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.m...

Generaly the difference is only that Pro has a few more networking features
that are used fro computers to connect to a Microsoft domain. Something not
needed by home users.

Ryan

"falcala" wrote:

> What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power? I'm
> clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the difference in
> price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.

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Which Edition Is Right for You?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Home Edition Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXP/home/howtobuy/choosi...

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosin...

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition: What's the difference?
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro...


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MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:8D9AC55E-AD85-437C-ACA6-9B94F3B3F643@microsoft.com,
falcala <falcala@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power?
> I'm clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the
> difference in price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of
> time.

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Another question.

XP Pro vs XP MCE?

Does MCE have the same stuff as PRO plus the media stuff?
I want to get MCE but i still want all the Pro features.

Thanks ahead of time.

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> Which Edition Is Right for You?
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp
>
> Windows XP Home Edition Comparison Guide
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXP/home/howtobuy/choosi...
>
> Windows XP Comparison Guide
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosin...
>
> Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition: What's the difference?
> http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro...
>
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:8D9AC55E-AD85-437C-ACA6-9B94F3B3F643@microsoft.com,
> falcala <falcala@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power?
> > I'm clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the
> > difference in price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of
> > time.
>

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[[Windows XP vs Windows Media Center 2005. Windows XP Media Center is a
superset of Windows XP Professional Edition that provides a wide range of
features to help you use multimedia technology such as: TV Tuners, FM
Tuners, Video Capture Devices, Digital Cameras and more. These features go
above and beyond what was possible in Windows XP Professional to help make
your PC a digital hub for all your multimedia needs. The key feature that
Windows Professional Edition has that Media Center 2005 lacks is support for
Domain Controllers. As such, we do not recommend Media Center 2005 for
workplace environments / any where a domain controller is required. MCE 2005
is distributed as a OEM package for system builders.]]
http://www.directron.com/xpmedia.html

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is available only on Media Center
computers.

You cannot buy the software separately.

Top 10 Benefits of Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/evaluati...

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/evaluati...

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In news:8A29F0AC-CD0B-43A9-9657-11793F73C5B8@microsoft.com,
falcala <falcala@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> Another question.
>
> XP Pro vs XP MCE?
>
> Does MCE have the same stuff as PRO plus the media stuff?
> I want to get MCE but i still want all the Pro features.
>
> Thanks ahead of time.
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
>> Which Edition Is Right for You?
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp
>>
>> Windows XP Home Edition Comparison Guide
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXP/home/howtobuy/choosi...
>>
>> Windows XP Comparison Guide
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosin...
>>
>> Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition: What's the difference?
>> http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro...
>>
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:8D9AC55E-AD85-437C-ACA6-9B94F3B3F643@microsoft.com,
>> falcala <falcala@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>>> What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power?
>>> I'm clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the
>>> difference in price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of
>>> time.

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Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional
offer the same excellent performance. The only difference
relates to a few additional features found in Windows XP Pro.

Windows XP Home Edition Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosi...

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Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/window...

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"falcala" wrote:

| What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power? I'm
| clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the difference in
| price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.

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falcala wrote:
> What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power? I'm
> clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the difference in
> price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.


The WinXP Home and WinXP Pro versions are _identical_ when it
comes to performance, stability, and device driver and software
application compatibility, but are intended to meet different
functionality, networking, security, and ease-of-use needs, in
different environments. The most significant differences are that
WinXP Pro allows up to 10 simultaneous inbound network connections
while WinXP Home only allows only 5, WinXP Pro is designed to join a
Microsoft domain while WinXP Home cannot, and only WinXP Pro supports
file encryption and IIS. (Oh, and WinXP Pro usually costs roughly $100
USD more than WinXP Home.)

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosi...

Which Edition Is Right for You
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro...


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Hello,

Windows XP PRO also supports EFS which is very helpful in securing files on a local machine. This
feature is not present in Windows XP Home.

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"wwwguy1" <wwwguy1@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1D644DA8-8F62-41A0-BB77-24D85861FF58@microsoft.com...
> You might want to take a look at this:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.m...
>
> Generaly the difference is only that Pro has a few more networking features
> that are used fro computers to connect to a Microsoft domain. Something not
> needed by home users.
>
> Ryan
>
> "falcala" wrote:
>
>> What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power? I'm
>> clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the difference in
>> price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.

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Apparently there's about 2 bytes and $150 difference between the two. MS is
looking patching the 2 byte 'hack' difference.

-Winux P

"falcala" <falcala@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8D9AC55E-AD85-437C-ACA6-9B94F3B3F643@microsoft.com...
| What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power?
I'm
| clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the difference
in
| price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.

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Wrong! There is over a 55MB file difference! I see you came across,
and fell, for a bogus web site that contributed to your inaccurate contribution.

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Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/window...

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"Winux P" the Troll wrote:

| Apparently there's about 2 bytes and $150 difference between the two. MS is
| looking patching the 2 byte 'hack' difference.
|
| -Winux P

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The key feature that
Windows Professional Edition has that Media Center 2005 lacks is support for
Domain Controllers

Can you explain that a little more? What exactly is that and what exactly
does it do? Sorry I've been asking silly questions. Thanks again.

"Winux P" wrote:

>
> Apparently there's about 2 bytes and $150 difference between the two. MS is
> looking patching the 2 byte 'hack' difference.
>
> -Winux P
>
> "falcala" <falcala@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8D9AC55E-AD85-437C-ACA6-9B94F3B3F643@microsoft.com...
> | What is the difference between the programs? More programs, more power?
> I'm
> | clueless about computers so any help letting me know what the difference
> in
> | price is for would be really appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.
>
>
>

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I knew that sCary Freak, I just wanted to see if you knew. The information
came from a PC publication here. Good to see your on your toes, good boy.

- Winux P

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
news:el97yoAiFHA.1232@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
| Wrong! There is over a 55MB file difference! I see you came across,
| and fell, for a bogus web site that contributed to your inaccurate
contribution.
|
| --
| Carey Frisch
| Microsoft MVP
| Windows XP - Shell/User
| Microsoft Newsgroups
|
| Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
| http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/window...
|
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
| "Winux P" the Troll wrote:
|
|| Apparently there's about 2 bytes and $150 difference between the two. MS
is
|| looking patching the 2 byte 'hack' difference.
||
|| -Winux P
|

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You would have better luck collecting an "inheritance"
from Nigeria than converting XP Home to XP Pro in
"2 bytes".

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/window...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Winux P" wrote:

| I knew that Carey Frisch [MVP], I just wanted to see if you knew. The information
| came from a PC publication here. Good to see your on your toes, good boy.
|
| - Winux P

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"wwwguy1" <wwwguy1@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1D644DA8-8F62-41A0-BB77-24D85861FF58@microsoft.com...
> You might want to take a look at this:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.m...
>
> Generaly the difference is only that Pro has a few more networking
> features
> that are used fro computers to connect to a Microsoft domain. Something
> not
> needed by home users.

Remote Desktop is a cool feature. In winter I can sit by the fire with my
laptop and work on my desktop which is in another (cold) room. :-)
grol

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?

- Winux P

"sCarey Freak [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
news:uM%239NJBiFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
| You would have better luck collecting an "inheritance"
| from Nigeria than converting XP Home to XP Pro in
| "2 bytes".
|
| --
| sCarey Freak
| Microsoft MVP
| Windows XP - Smell/User
| Microsoft Newsgroups
|
| Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
| http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/window...
|
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
| "Winux P" wrote:
|
|| I knew that Carey Frisch [MVP], I just wanted to see if you knew. The
information
|| came from a PC publication here. Good to see your on your toes, good boy.
||
|| - Winux P
|

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[[A recent variation of the scam directed primarily at charitable
organisations and religious bodies overseas involves bogus inheritance under
a will.]]
Nigerian Scam
http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeria.asp

West African Scam / Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud in Internet Web Mail Frauds
and Email Letter Scams
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/Business/nig...

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MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news 9iXmZDiFHA.2424@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
Winux P <winuxp@msnews.grp> hunted and pecked:
> ?
>
> - Winux P
>
> "sCarey Freak [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uM%239NJBiFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> You would have better luck collecting an "inheritance"
>> from Nigeria than converting XP Home to XP Pro in
>> "2 bytes".
>>
>> --
>> sCarey Freak
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP - Smell/User
>> Microsoft Newsgroups
>>
>> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/window...
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
>>
>> "Winux P" wrote:
>>
>>> I knew that Carey Frisch [MVP], I just wanted to see if you knew. The
>>> information came from a PC publication here. Good to see your on your
>>> toes, good boy.
>>>
>>> - Winux P

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I see, sCarey Freak's been burnt before, anyone would think he's trying to
be funny.

Thanks Wes.

- Winux P

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:e8m$XIKiFHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> [[A recent variation of the scam directed primarily at charitable
> organisations and religious bodies overseas involves bogus inheritance
> under
> a will.]]
> Nigerian Scam
> http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeria.asp
>
> West African Scam / Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud in Internet Web Mail Frauds
> and Email Letter Scams
> http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/Business/nig...
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news 9iXmZDiFHA.2424@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
> Winux P <winuxp@msnews.grp> hunted and pecked:
>> ?
>>
>> - Winux P
>>
>> "sCarey Freak [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uM%239NJBiFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> You would have better luck collecting an "inheritance"
>>> from Nigeria than converting XP Home to XP Pro in
>>> "2 bytes".
>>>
>>> --
>>> sCarey Freak
>>> Microsoft MVP
>>> Windows XP - Smell/User
>>> Microsoft Newsgroups
>>>
>>> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/window...
>>>
>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ------------------
>>>
>>> "Winux P" wrote:
>>>
>>>> I knew that Carey Frisch [MVP], I just wanted to see if you knew. The
>>>> information came from a PC publication here. Good to see your on your
>>>> toes, good boy.
>>>>
>>>> - Winux P
>