2007-07-20 05:07:13 · 3 answers · asked by tajudeen o 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Windows XP Home Edition is designed for the consumer-oriented computer upgrade. Security is aimed at protecting the home computer security level where XP Pro security features are aimed at protecting the professional and business computers. Of particular interest to network managers (the Information Technology crew) is that the XP Home Edition cannot be "managed" by Domain Controllers (DNS, "Domain Name Server"). This alone can be a show stopper where the computer needs to be included on a corporate intranet.
XP Professional Features not included in XP Home Edition are:
-Remote desktop
-Multiple processor support of two processors
-Automated System Recovery and backup utilities
-Web server software
-Security features supporting file encryption
-Enterprise and advanced networking features so XP Pro -machines can join active domains
-Internet Information Services (IIS) version 5.1 – host your own Web site on the Internet or your intranet.
-Scalable processor support – up to two-way multi-processor support.
-Encrypting File System - protects sensitive data in files that are stored on disk using the NTFS file system
-Access Control – restrict access to selected files, applications, and other resources.
-Centralized administration - join Windows XP Professional systems to a Windows Server domain to take advantage of the full range of powerful management and security tools.
-Group Policy - simplifies the administration of groups of users or computers.
-Software Installation and Maintenance – automatically install, configure, repair, or remove software applications.
-Roaming User Profiles - access to all your documents and settings no matter where you log on.
-Remote Installation Service (RIS) – support for remote operating system installations where desktops can be installed across the network.
-Multi-lingual User Interface (MUI) add-on - change the user interface language to get localized dialog boxes, menus, help files, dictionaries, and proofing tools etc.
-Offline Files and Folders - access to files & folders on a network share when disconnected from the server.
Go here for more comparison:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx
2007-07-20 05:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dimos Argento 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to be able to access some extra features. However web sites that follow that kind of thing have said that many XP Pro users are complaining that the added features have never been written and delivered to them.
If you don't have Pro just hang in there because Home may be all you need. You could always upgrade later.
2007-07-20 05:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, there aren't many differences.
If you're doing a lot of networking, then you may notice the difference. But other than that, Home is the right choice for almost anyone.
2007-07-20 05:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by David V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋