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    Qosmio question

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Comrade71686, Jan 4, 2006.

  1. Comrade71686

    Comrade71686 Newbie

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    Hello, I'm new here. I'm considering getting a Qosmio F25 for school next fall, but I would need to upgrade to Windows XP Pro for network purposes. Does anybody see potential problems with this? I'm talking about the TV tuner, etc. Can all of the programs that it comes with function with Pro instead of Media Center? Thanks for any help in this matter.
     
    Comrade71686, Jan 4, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Comrade71686,

    XP is XP...I have MCE and there are no problems regarding drivers or things that I cannot accept because I have MCE. The difference between XP Home and XP Pro is the advanced network options. You shouldn't have any problems.
     
    USAFdude02, Jan 4, 2006
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  3. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Well, you'll loose the TV functionallity and the MC software in XP MCE. You'll need to get extra software (like WinTV) to watch TV on your laptop.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 4, 2006
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    Ok, I have MCE, and sometimes it says I have Pro, so maybe its the same, except with the MCE capabilities! lol
     
    cycloneguy2618, Jan 6, 2006
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  5. xAMDvsIntelx

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    No, MCE, IMO is a fluffed up version of XP Pro without a lot of the security and networking features. It's actually a lot closer to XP Home than XP Pro.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 6, 2006
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    O, I wonder why it says I have pro then?
     
    cycloneguy2618, Jan 6, 2006
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    It does? :confused: Where?
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 6, 2006
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