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Old 08-22-07   #1 (permalink)
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Hi Guys

I'm building a new PC and want to install XP. However, I'm not sure whether I should get the Home or the Pro Edition? What are the advantages that Pro has (if any) that Home doesn't include?

The PC won't be used in a business.

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Check this out: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...choosing2.mspx

go with XP! Just better overall with gaming, multimedia, etc.

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Check this out: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...choosing2.mspx

go with XP! Just better overall with gaming, multimedia, etc.
Huh?? You really didn't answer... I bet you mean Pro, and you would be right. Get that one.
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Thanks mate ... much appreciated and very quick reply
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as far as i know, the only differences between XP Home and Pro lie in networking ability. Pro can network more computers together. there may be other differences, but none that i'm aware of. this contrasts with Vista, where the Home version is crap and they charge more for Premium to give you all the features any discriminating customer would want.
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I've used both and have noticed very little difference between the two. I think that Pro has things like remote desktop and, as others mentioned, more tweakability for networking.

For day to day use, I didn't notice any difference at all. If I were to buy another new copy, I'd probably pick up Home since it's usually cheaper.
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XP Pro tends to have more stability and performance imho.

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XP pro! Much better than home for gaming purposes and you wont notice a thing in anything else!
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Doesn't XP home only have support for single core systems? or is it single CPU systems?
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XP home edition since it is more cheaper!
I have tried XP pro..really no difference..
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