2006-08-29 13:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by MSV_MGT 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Remote Desktop, more control over file security, and the ability to be in a network domain (which doesn't matter to a home user) are the most important differences.
You can see a full comparison chart here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx
2006-08-29 13:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Features provided in Windows XP Professional that are not provided in Windows XP Home Edition include dynamic disks, Remote Desktop, NTFS and print permissions, Encrypting File System, domain membership, dual processors, and IIS.
Winxp home is primarily used for single user or home user while winxp professional is for corporate.....
2006-08-29 21:03:11 · answer #2 · answered by erwin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Server connectivity, which many small offices do not have. Every function and feature of Windows XP pro is really available in XP Home. People just like paying more.
2006-08-29 20:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same idea as Windows NT Workstation vs. Windows NT Server; there are some parts in the higher level build (the Professional version) that is enabled there but purposely turned off and auxiliary programs not included in Home. Corporate network stuff.
2006-08-29 21:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key difference is that Professional is made for domains and home is not.
You can not login or connect to a domain with XP Home this is why professional is used in all offices.
2006-08-29 20:58:25 · answer #5 · answered by cjrrock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋