Which should i use on my old computer its not vista compatable so i needa know which would be better? Windows xp home edition or windows xp proffesional?
2007-08-08 19:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Really, the only difference on the user side is if you want to network it with other computers. My gaming computer is installed with XP Home, but it stays at home and I am the only one who uses it. Now, if you want to take your system to LAN parties, then I suggest that you upgrade to XP Professional. I have seen no real differences in stability, operation, or security. (I can access other users files on my XP Professional computer at work.)
If you want to save a few bucks when you purchase your Operating System, I suggest that you purchase the OEM version. Tiger and NewEgg allow you to purchase the OEM version if you are purchasing another computer hardware item. (Keyboard, hard drive, CD/DVD burner, etc.)
Good luck!
2007-08-08 20:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by rec4lms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want everything you need for everyday use not only at home but in the office, purchase Windows XP Professional. In fact Home Edition and Professional aren't that different from each other but if you want extra features Professional is the best.
2007-08-08 23:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by Marc G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like when you had your computer repaired, someone couldn't get Home Edition to boot so installed a copy of XP Pro over the top of it. I would very much doubt that some kind soul would install a genuine copy of XP Pro with your own licence on your system just to get it working, so it sounds like a non-genuine copy of XP Pro anyhow, so you may as well format down your drive and re-install your original copy of Home Edition anyway. I have a non-genuine copy of XP Pro here just to be able to get duff machines to boot into life once I have had to changed the hard drive/motherboards etc. Then I give the machine back to the owner and tell them to load on their own copy of XP unless they want me to re-install it for them. Once you have Pro on, downgrading to Home Edition is just not possible.
2016-05-17 12:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it going to be on a network (i.e authenticating to a server) then go for professional. If its going to be stand alone or on a peer-to-peer network, home should be fine.
2007-08-08 20:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Susan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro is much more stable...
2007-08-08 20:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋