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"Which version of XP?"

If I want to fresh install a new copy of Windows XP onto a formatted HD, which version of XP do I need? There seems to be so many versions about.

I'm sure I'm just being thick, but there you go...

Cheers.

Notorious Biggles wrote:
> It's not really better. I have both and Home edition loads faster
> because you don't need to log in.

I dont have to log in...

It's not really better. I have both and Home edition loads faster because you don't need to log in. It also uses less memory because it doesn't have a few services running in the background that Pro has.

But Pro has its good points as well.

There is no "better".

XP PRO is better (and i have it)

full stop .


its true!

I think he was taking the mick, but never mind...

Azul wrote:
> Notorious Biggles wrote:
> ...and you don't need the tablet edition unless you have a
> tablet PC.
>
> Now you bloody tell me.

No no, not tablet as in the vanilla stuff. Tablet as in a laptop type thing. You're ok.

Notorious Biggles wrote:
> ...and you don't need the tablet edition unless you have a
> tablet PC.

Now you bloody tell me.

If you don't have a dual CPU system or need the more advanced networking features then there is absolutely no reason to buy XP Pro. You don't need Media Centre edition unless you buy a stupidly big MP3 player, and you don't need the tablet edition unless you have a tablet PC.

They are all basically the same with a few extra features added to the more expensive versions for certain systems.

Just get XP Home.

XP Home only supports one processor, which I realised today is why my workmate is bleating about his second computer being so slow (it's a dual P500, only one of which is being used - doh!)

XP Pro supports a whole load of networking gubbins that the average Home user won't need, including connecting to a domain and active directory/group policy gubbins. In general, Home is fine for Home use, though some power users may have a need for Pro.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp ,

Seems you are right, but I swear I have seen XP home supporting 2...

Finally! It's just a shame to hear so many people going on about how Pro is better without having one valid reason - a typical conversation goes like this:

- So, what version of XP do you have?
- Home.
- Haha, I have Pro, it's miles better!!!
- How?
- It's more stable, more features, you know, stuff like that. Just better
- Can you get any more vague?