If you are attempting to join a Domain-based network, you'll need
Windows XP Professional.
Windows XP in a Domain Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp
Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.asp
To Upgrade from XP Home Edition to XP Professional:
1. Purchase a "retail upgrade version" of Windows XP Professional.
2. Run the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor and following its recommendations:
Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307726
3. Uninstall your antivirus program.
4. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD.
5. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
6. While running Windows 2000, insert the Windows XP CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option.
7. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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| So is it true? There is no client for Windows XP Home
| edition for a Novel Network.
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| Answer will save me hours of searching and playing with
| my laptop to try and connect at work, to say the least
| about many phone calls
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| Thanks so much Nancy Krey
