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    Operating system

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dwjlee, Apr 12, 2007.

  1. dwjlee

    dwjlee Notebook Consultant

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    What is the real difference between XP Home and XP Pro. I am going to be using my computer for home and at the office(just a small business). I am trying to decide if it makes sense to pay the extra $79 to get the XP Pro.
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    dwjlee, Apr 12, 2007
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  2. Wingsbr

    Wingsbr NBR Decepticon NBR Reviewer

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    The biggest difference is the networking. XP Pro has more tools for the sysadmin to do their job in a large corporate environment. Most small businesses and home users can use XP Home just fine without any problems. Some the extras are remote desktop (helpdesk trblshooting), deployment ease of use such as unattended setups on multiple machines and group policies. Hope this helps...
     
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  3. LiveStrong

    LiveStrong Notebook Consultant

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    Just to add on, XP Pro also has encryption, and it can join a domain. Home is only limited to a workgroup, I believe.
     
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Diff between Home and Pro.
    Here a site that give an overview and difference between the Pro and Home.

    I mainly use Pro for the Networking features.
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 12, 2007
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  5. burningrave101

    burningrave101 Notebook Deity

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    Unless you're in a business environment and joining a domain then there's no real reason for you as a home user to upgrade from XP Home if it costs an extra $79.
     
    burningrave101, Apr 14, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    That says home to me.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 14, 2007
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  7. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    Ditto XP Home too.
     
    System64, Apr 14, 2007
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