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    Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional upgrade, worth it?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by pin, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. pin

    pin Notebook Consultant

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    Is it worth it? Does it add anything more than over Home Premium that a normal home user would want to user?

    I will be able to get the Professional upgraded for 30 pounds (c. US$45) through the student discount offer in the UK, however is it worth the upgrade?

    From what I see the only real function I would be using would be Remote Desktop, however after searching around, I note this can be enabled for free.

    Have I answered my own question?
     
    pin, Sep 16, 2010
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  2. Bullit

    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    I have HP and don't need anything more.
     
    Bullit, Sep 16, 2010
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  3. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    Kyle, Sep 16, 2010
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  4. Brawn

    Brawn The Awesome

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    is it worth it to upgrade from xp home to xp professional? probably not
     
    Brawn, Sep 16, 2010
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  5. Amnesiac

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    If you are running a proper home server, then you'll need it for domain join.
     
    Amnesiac, Sep 16, 2010
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