Microsoft released
the Windows XP operating system as two different editions. They
are Home edition and Professional Edition. Home Edition was
designed with digital media (videos, photos & music) in
mind, whereas Professional Edition was designed with business
security and efficiency in mind. This is a list of differences
between the two products to help you decide which operating
system is right for you.
All
the features of Windows XP Home Edition
- New user
interface - makes it easy to find what
you need when you need it.
- A
reliable foundation you can count on – keeps
your computer up and running when you need it most
- Windows
Media Player for Windows XP - single place
for finding, playing, organizing, & storing
digital media.
- Network
Setup Wizard - easily connect & share the
computers and devices in your home.
- Windows
Messenger – the ultimate communications & collaboration
tool with instant messaging, voice and video conferencing,
and application sharing.
- Help & Support
Center -easy to recover
from problems and get help and support when you
need it.
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| Advanced
laptop support (incl. ClearType support,
DualView, power management improvements)-
so you get as much work done while you are on the road
as while you are in the office. |
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| Wireless
connections - automatic 802.1x wireless network configuration. |
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| Fast
start-up & power management improvements - faster
boot and resume times. |
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| Multitasking
- allow multiple applications to run simultaneously. |
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| Single
Worldwide Binary - enter text in any language and
run any language version of Win32 applications on any
language version of Windows XP. |
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| Internet
Connection Firewall - automatically shields your PC
from unauthorized access when you're on the Internet. |
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| Internet
Explorer 6 privacy support - maintain control over
your personal information when visiting Web sites. |
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| Offline
Files and Folders - access to files & folders
on a network share when disconnected from the server. |
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| Scalable
processor support – up to
two-way multi-processor support. |
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| Remote
Desktop – remotely access
your Windows XP Professional PC, from another Windows
PC, so you can
work with all of your data and applications while away
from your office. |
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Encrypting
File System - protects sensitive data in files that
are stored on disk using the NTFS file system. |
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Access
Control – restrict access to
selected files, applications, and other resources. |
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Centralized
administration - join Windows XP Professional systems
to a Windows Server domain to take advantage of the full
range of powerful management and security tools. |
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Group
Policy - simplifies the administration of groups of
users or computers. |
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Software
Installation and Maintenance – automatically
install, configure, repair, or remove software applications. |
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Roaming
User Profiles - access to all your documents and settings
no matter where you log on. |
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Remote
Installation Service (RIS) – support
for remote operating system installations where desktops
can be installed
across the network. |
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Multi-lingual
User Interface (MUI) add-on - change the user interface
language to get localized dialog boxes, menus, help files,
dictionaries, and proofing tools etc. |
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