Win xp home Vs Pro?

SAD_DC · 12-06-2005, 06:07 AM

Hi I was hopping some one will tell me the major differences between home and proffesional..

because the price difference is about 50$ Oem....

if some one could plz tell me what are differences it would be nice..

Btw my comp is going to be mostly used for gameing/surfin web and burning cd's/dvd's

i wont be using programs like word or powerpoint or w.e so if the only differences are that you get those work programs then im pretty sure i dont need pro edition.......

thanks..

bigdogz4u2 · 12-06-2005, 04:02 PM

Here is the link, which will tell you the detail information about the differences between Home and Pro.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...choosing2.mspx

I personally think that Home edition will work best for you since you only using it for basic purposes. But I recommend XP Pro, just because its more reliable as far as security, and its more stable.

But Check out the above link and make your decision..

OS Dragon · 12-07-2005, 11:53 AM

I've used both editions and I would have to say that I definately prefer XP Pro to XP Home.
Here are more sites that might help you choose...Site 1 (Relatively Long Read) + Site 2 (Not Very Long)

[-0MEGA-] · 12-07-2005, 12:02 PM

I prefer XP Pro as well, but the main differences are that XP Home is designed for homes (hence the name), and XP Pro is for businesses or homes who have to log onto a domain, or need advanced networking features. If you only use the basic stuff in windows, you most likely wont notice a difference.

SAD_DC · 12-08-2005, 02:02 AM

yeah im going to go with home..I hope to god I could Use the one I have now
becasue i dont have another 88$ to spare

lol

12-06-2005, 06:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	Win xp home Vs Pro? Hi I was hopping some one will tell me the major differences between home and proffesional.. because the price difference is about 50$ Oem.... if some one could plz tell me what are differences it would be nice.. Btw my comp is going to be mostly used for gameing/surfin web and burning cd's/dvd's i wont be using programs like word or powerpoint or w.e so if the only differences are that you get those work programs then im pretty sure i dont need pro edition....... thanks.. __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

12-07-2005, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
OS Dragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 732	I've used both editions and I would have to say that I definately prefer XP Pro to XP Home. Here are more sites that might help you choose...Site 1 (Relatively Long Read) + Site 2 (Not Very Long) __________________ Just Google it... Knowledge Is Power

12-07-2005, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,082	I prefer XP Pro as well, but the main differences are that XP Home is designed for homes (hence the name), and XP Pro is for businesses or homes who have to log onto a domain, or need advanced networking features. If you only use the basic stuff in windows, you most likely wont notice a difference. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

12-08-2005, 02:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	yeah im going to go with home..I hope to god I could Use the one I have now becasue i dont have another 88$ to spare lol __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

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12-06-2005, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigdogz4u2 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 158	Here is the link, which will tell you the detail information about the differences between Home and Pro. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...choosing2.mspx I personally think that Home edition will work best for you since you only using it for basic purposes. But I recommend XP Pro, just because its more reliable as far as security, and its more stable. But Check out the above link and make your decision..