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2006-08-02 20:59:59 · 18 answers · asked by pikuisgreat 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Visit this http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/h
It will solve all ur problems...
2006-08-06 18:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by MONJIT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest difference is in the network aspects. For instance, you can only join a Windows Domain using XP Pro. Here are some other features that are included with Pro that aren't included in Home...
- Remote Desktop
- Multi-Processor Support
- Automated System Recovery
- Dynamic Disk Support
- Fax
- Personal Web Server
- Encryption File System
- Group Policy
- Roaming Profiles
For a more complete list and further details, take a look at the website below...
2006-08-02 21:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by dk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP is based on Windows NT4 and Windows 2000 technology.
Microsoft is positioning the Windows XP Professional Edition to replace Windows NT4 and
Windows 2000 Professional. In addition, the Windows XP Home edition will be replacing
Windows 95/98/ME.
But do NOT expect to receive full Window NT4/2000 functionality when using the XP Home Edition:
There is a substantial difference in price, and that is reflected in some reduced functionality in the
XP Home edition compared to the XP Professional Edition : features turned off !
Some differences between Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Edition
This is NOT a complete list, I am just listing the features related to networking:
!)User management--
(XP home)Limited to 2 security levels, no policies.
(XP pro)Full User Management and Security Policies
2)Workgroup networking/Joining domains-
(XP home)Limited to Workgroupnetwork (unable to join a domain).
(XP pro)Workgroup networking and able to join a Domain
3)Security on sharing disks and folders-
(XP home)no security, everybody has access to shared data. (XP pro)Full security based on User Management
4)Remote DesktopAccess-
(XP home)not included.
(XP pro)Remote Desktop Access
5)ASR Automatic System Recovery-
(XP Home)not included.
(XP pro) Included
2006-08-02 21:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by bijz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The major difference is XP pro offers additional networking functionalities. XP Home lacks these additional networking features. That's really the only difference. Plus, Pro is about $100 more.
2006-08-02 21:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite a few differences.
XP Pro is more designed for power users and corporate users whereas XP Home is more for the general user.
You should have a look at the link I reference below for the differences and to work out what you require
2006-08-02 21:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by ◄ Mal ► 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Price, for sure, but, for the average home user, absolutely nothing of note. I am a heavy user, and have XP Home on my notebook. No appreciable difference that really justifies the huge price difference for users. Get Home, if you can. Save a few bucks.
2006-08-02 21:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by virgoascendant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home edition used to be really unstable. It used to crash A LOT! I use professional and I have no problems.
A friend of mine told me that most of the stability problems with home edition were fixed with the release of SP2, so it sounds like there is not much difference anymore.
2006-08-02 21:05:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'Home' edition is just a faulty software version of XP.
2006-08-02 21:17:02 · answer #8 · answered by J.F.® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows xp is for home use and professional is for professional use.
txs
2006-08-02 21:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by losbol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professional has some extra features.
The only one that comes to mind at the moment is "group policy editor" (gpedit.msc), which is useful to set-up a multi-user environment.
2006-08-02 21:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by Vic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home is the basic edition and pro has encription and remote desktop features
2006-08-02 21:07:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋