XP Home Edition & XP Pro

Back a while when I was trying to install Windows XP to a machine that had Windows Vista on it I had a problem booting from the Windows XP Installation CD, http://www.windowsbbs.com/windows-xp/86529-installing-windows-xp-computer-windows-vista.html.

Not finding a solution from all the suggestions given I called Microsoft gave them my Product Key for verification and they said they would send me a new disk with the Windows XP Installation. They did but it was a Windows XP Pro edition.

My question is this: Since my main computer has Windows XP Home Edition and is currently networked with the Vista computer, when I replace the Windows Vista with the Windows XP Pro will I experience any problems or conflicts with the Windows XP Home Edition computer?

I have never had an XP Pro edition so I do not know the specifics of the operating system. With my XP - Vista network all I share is the printer, which is installed on the XP and prints documents from the Vista. In the past I have offered Remote Assistance from the Vista with other computers around the world but I do not use any Remote Desktop features since I am handicapped and do everything from my home. When I need to transfer files I usually do it thru the My Network Places unless the files are too big and then I use a USB Thumb Drive.

Thanks for any information.

 

If Microsoft gave you XP Pro instead of XP Home, you're on a roll! XP Pro is a world of difference from the Home version. There are several valuable functions in the program. Once you get used to it, you'll wonder why you didn't have it years ago! I never personally owned the version, but before I had my own laptop, I used the library's and my stepson's computers with XP Home. I'll never look back and I bet you won't either. Happy computing!