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Windows XP vrs. Windows XP Pro

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dkelley3, 2004/07/31.

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  1. 2004/07/31
    dkelley3

    dkelley3 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Is there a simple answer to the question
    'Should I install Windows XP or XP Pro?'
     
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    PeteC

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    dkelley3 - Welcome to the Board :)
    Home is basically the same as Pro, but lacks the additional security features of Pro and facilities like Remote Desktop. For home users who simply use a computer Pro is overkill, but if cost is not important and/or you are seriously interested in computing go for Pro.

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    Johanna

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    My (simplistic?) view is that Pro is for companies, who have corporate networks and all their problems. If you're like me and just plug away at home (or a one-person business), stick with XP-Home.
     
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    Pro is also excellent for households with children since the security features are much richer. I'd suggest that version for either a single PC in such a household or if several computers and networked, at least for the parent's PC(s).
     
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