bob20 said:
I just purchased a new pc with windows mce loaded. I purchasedfor a
telecommute job and just found out that the software i must work with has a
major conflict with win media center. Can I install win xp pro on this pc?
How long ago was "just purchased"? If it was very recent then you
should contact the vendor, explain the situation to them, and see if
any sort of an exchange is possible. Another possibility would be to
contact the computer manufacturer direct and see if they can offer you
any assistance.
There is actually very little difference between Windows XP MCE and
Windows XP Pro except for the ability to join a Windows Server domain.
So if your application software has problems with MCE it is quite
possible that it will have the same problems with XP Pro on that
hardware.
One further consideration is that if you do install XP Pro then you
might find that your warranty on the computer may be considered null
and void because of the operating system switch. With OEM versions
the computer + the operating system are considered to be a "package
deal".
Good luck
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