Network in XP home edition

[Guest]

I have some XP home edition pcs and I want them to be in a domain. how can i configure it
I found the option in XP Profesional but no in Home edition

 

[Bob Willard]

I have some XP home edition pcs and I want them to be in a domain. how can i configure it?
I found the option in XP Profesional but no in Home edition.

XP HE cannot join a domain. You'll need to upgrade to XP PRO.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have some XP home edition pcs and I want them to be in a domain. how can i configure it?
I found the option in XP Profesional but no in Home edition.

Neither XP Home Edition nor XP Professional can set up a domain. That
requires a computer running Windows NT/2000/2003 Server.

XP Professional can log onto a domain controlled by one of those
computers, but XP Home Edition can't.

For more information:

Why Windows XP Professional is Best for Domain-Based Networks
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/joindommore.asp

Windows XP Home : Accessing data on a Domain Server
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

Windows XP in a Domain Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp
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