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    First post ever: Easy question re. XP Pro

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by OKComputer, Mar 23, 2008.

  1. OKComputer

    OKComputer Notebook Guru

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    Just joined the forum and hope to benefit from some of your expertise.

    Forgive me if this is such a basic question that your eyes roll 360 degrees in your head.

    According to MS, one difference between XP Pro and Home is that "scalable processor support – up to two-way multi-processor support" is available with Pro but not Home.

    Does this mean that if I buy a machine with a Core 2 Duo processor that I won't be using both of its cores (or whatever the right term is) at the same time if I buy XP Home?

    Otherwise, Home would probably be just as good for me (if not better).

    Thanks for any advice! :D
     
    OKComputer, Mar 23, 2008
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  2. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    That's a load of crap. It probably means they have the hotfix installed already on it. I've never heard that. They do the same thing except one has a few different apps.
     
    Crimsonman, Mar 23, 2008
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  3. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    No, in that aspect there would be no difference. XP Pro would support multiple processors, but a Core 2 Duo is one processor with 2 cores.
     
    SpeedyMods, Mar 23, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What is means is that XP Home supports only 1 processor, and XP Pro supports up to 2 processors. Number of processors is defined as number of physical sockets used...so a dual-core processor still counts as one. Heck, my quad core counts as one and works with XP pro and home.

    Anyway, I'd actually say XP Pro is better for you. Having the ability to manage your computer policy without registry edits (like if you wanted to disable Autoplay for instance), and ESPECIALLY the ability to use Remote Desktop Connections (XP Home only supports outgoing connections, XP Pro goes both ways so you can RDC into your computer from 'out there'). At least, I think its better :p
     
    Greg, Mar 23, 2008
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  5. OKComputer

    OKComputer Notebook Guru

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    Thanks, guys! (Wow, that was amazingly quick!)

    Glad to hear that. Looks like I might just look to save a few bucks by getting a single-core processor (since Word and Explorer are about all I use).

    I'm gonna post the tedious "help me choose what to buy" in the thread dedicated for that topic now.
     
    OKComputer, Mar 23, 2008
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    laidodo Newbie

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    hi. i use a dell inspiron laptop 6400 model. rite now , theres no sound coming from my laptop until i put in a headset. wat could be the cause and how can it be rectified?
    th problem actually started wen a friend o f mine put in his headset to watch a movie. since then, theres been no sound.
     
    laidodo, Apr 7, 2008
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  7. J.R. Nelson

    J.R. Nelson Minister of Awesome

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    Is it a headset that plugs into the audio jacks, or a USB port?
     
    J.R. Nelson, Apr 8, 2008
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