Differences between XP Home Edition and Pro Edition?

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Rich

I just purchased a new laptop computer and thought that
the salesman said it included Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Edition, but I see now that it comes with the Home
Edition. I don't really see this being a problem. And to
tell you the truth, its probably my mistake. But, just
wondering now, what are the differences between the two
operating systems for windows?

I know it came with Microsoft Works, I used to have Works
on my old (we say old, meaning 2 year old computer now a
days) and loved it. Then I started using Word, and became
familiar with Word. Now I see that I'll have to start
using Works again?

Please respond via email.
Thanks in advance to anyone for helping me clear my
confusion.
 
Hi,

Please visit this site to read the different features
found in xp home and xp pro

http://www.winxpsolution.com/Top10BenXPPro.asp
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Top10BenXPHome.asp

Basically the major difference is that Home Edition
cannot be used to login to a domain and can join only
workgroups. The other one is Windows Home cannot host
sites because it doesnt have IIS (internet information
server) whereas win xp pro has. Also fast switching is
not supported in xp pro.

regards
M. Rajesh
www.winxpsolution.com
 
Hi Rich,

What is the difference between Home Edition and Professional?
http://www.ntcompatible.com/faq35.shtml

Windows XP Professional include unlike Home Edition the follow features: SMP
support, Roaming user profiles, Remote desktop, Access control, Encrypting
file system, Offline files and folders, Remote installation service, Windows
server domain support, Group policy, Software installation and maintenance,
and Multi-lingual user interface support (add-on).


/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
 
Re: Pro vs. Home

Rich:

There are significant differences between the two.

Some things that Home does not have/support (that Pro does):
Local group policy
gpedit.msc
ComputerMgmt: Local Users and Groups
ASR (Automatic System Recovery)
Client Service for Netware
Dynamic disks
Encrypted file system
Drive/folder/File level access control in normal GUI mode (does have it via
SafeMode)
IIS
Multi-processor support
NT/Win2k/Win2k3 domain membership
Power User gp
Offline files
Remote desktop hosting
tasklist cmd
systeminfo cmd

And Home cannot create user groups.

Also, Home is limited to 5 concurrent inbound connections, whereas Pro is
limited to 10
 
Greetings --

The two versions are identical when it comes to stability,
functionality, and device driver and software application
compatibility, but are intended to meet different networking,
security, and ease-of-use needs, in different environments. One
difference not usually mentioned is that WinXP Pro allows up to 10
simultaneous inbound network connections, while WinXP Home only allows
a maximum of 5.

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp

Which Edition Is Right for You
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp

As for which word processing application you use, the choice is
yours. Purchase and install whatever product you prefer.


Bruce Chambers

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The two versions are identical when it comes to stability, functionality,
....

Bruce:

That is not correct.

The two versions have significant differences in functionality.
 
Greetings --

I disagree. The differences you continually cite are of interest
only to a narrow field of individuals; those who have the knowledge
and experience to make the very question unnecessary. For the
overwhelming majority of people asking this question, your listed
differences might as well have been written in Etruscan.


Bruce Chambers

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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
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The two versions are identical when it comes to stability,
functionality,
That is not correct.
The two versions have significant differences in functionality.
I disagree. The differences you continually cite are of interest
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only to a narrow field of individuals; those who have the knowledge
and experience to make the very question unnecessary. For the
overwhelming majority of people asking this question, your listed
differences might as well have been written in Etruscan.

Bruce:

Good point.
My comments re: features in Home vs Pro clearly/explicitly state that there
are differences in functionality between the two.
Therefore, the user can make the most informed purchase decision.
If a user does not know what a feature is and/or does not care enough to ask
about it, at least he was exposed to the information, and should not
complain about his decision later.
Each week, there are several posts in this NG re: IIS for Home. IMO, the
service provided by this NG should clearly convey to a user that there are
significant differences between Home and Pro, and it is not simply a matter
of networking vs not networking.

Your comment does not make that distinction.

BTW, my ancestors were from Etruria. How did you know that?
 
Greetings --

Just coincidence. I was just trying to pick an obscure, ancient
language without resorting to the over-used "Greek," which is still
spoken by a large number of people.

Bruce Chambers

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