Windows XP Home or XP Pro?

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I get this question fairly often. It's not immediately clear to most what the differences are between the two.

The big bullet features that Windows XP Pro includes that Home does not are:

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In my opinion, Remote Desktop is worth it's weight in gold. XP Pro is my default recommendation for almost everyone.

Microsoft does provide a more detailed comparison at: Windows XP: Which Edition Is Right for You?.

Article C1834 - August 20, 2003

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XP home can only network maximum 4 computers. XP pro = at least 64. An important issue for small business and, indeed, many homes!

Posted by: James Moxham at June 19, 2006 3:35 AM

i missed the windows xp home edition key, but my cd is genuine what can I do ?

Posted by: sudhakar at July 4, 2006 8:14 PM

dear sir,

i lost xp home edition cd key before installation, if there is any way to view cdkey from cd please inform.

Posted by: suresh at July 19, 2006 3:19 AM

Posted by: Leo Notenboom at July 19, 2006 9:31 AM

when i log onto explorer my computer slows way down and then a bunch of screens pop up and freeze.why is this?how do i fix this problem?

Posted by: tiff at May 3, 2007 11:10 PM

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