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    What are the difference among Windows Version?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by FFT, Nov 19, 2006.

  1. FFT

    FFT Notebook Consultant

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    What are the differences among the following Windows XP versions: Pro, Home, MCE, Tablet?

    Can Tablet edition be installed on any normal computer? Or does it have to be a "Tablet PC"?

    Does MCE and Tablet Edition have all the feature of Pro?
     
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  2. iza

    iza Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know about Tablet Edition, but MCE is the same as pro, only lacking the ability to join a domain (though there is a hack to enable it).

    Pro vs. Home
     
    iza, Nov 19, 2006
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Tablet Edition is for Tablet PCs. They offer support for writing on the screen.

    XP Home is geared towards the home user that doesn't need business-like features such as encryption or the ability to join a domain.

    XP Media Center adds a media center to play your music, movies, photos and other multimedia files.

    XP Professional is for business users that give the ability to join a domain, encryption and better protection.

    If you are a "multimedia enthusiast", then get XP Media Center. If you will just use the computer for others tasks than viewing photos or videos as much, get XP Home. If you're a business man with confidential files :D, get XP Professional.

    Hope this helps!
     
    Sam, Nov 19, 2006
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  4. JadedRaverLA

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    Just to add to smartsam11's post:

    Tablet Edition is XP Pro with the tablet PC software added on. There are no other differences between the two.

    If you are getting ready to buy a new system, or a new copy of XP, then it's worth noting that if you get XP MCE right now, you will be eligible for a free upgrade to Vista Home Premium (basically the MCE version of Vista) and if you get XP Pro then you are eligible for a free upgrade to Vista Business. If you get XP Home, you only get a discounted upgrade to either Vista Home Basic or Vista Home Premium. It's not nearly as good of a deal. Something to keep in mind if you are thinking of upgrading to Vista soon.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Nov 19, 2006
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