Re: Upgrade, or full version of XP Pro

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From: CS (nomail_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 03/09/04 

Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:24:57 -0600

On 8 Mar 2004 16:58:11 -0800, tetonbob@hotmail.com (bobG) wrote:

>CS <nomail@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<r8ep401gogv3h7ia0jhckkb5smtan2jkrr@4ax.com>...
>> On 8 Mar 2004 08:01:38 -0800, tetonbob@hotmail.com (bobG) wrote:
>>
>> >I have a laptop with XP Home, but XP Pro is required on my network
>> >domain. Do I need to purchase the full XP Pro version, or can I get
>> >the desried results with the Upgrade version?
>>
>> Buy the upgrade but note.... Most laptop computers are proprietary
>> in nature so you might want to check with the maker of your laptop and
>> see if you can purchase the Pro upgrade from them rather than buy an
>> off the shelf version.
>
>Meaning.....compatibility issues in software and drivers? Or....? Can
>you explain the proprietary portion of your response, please?
> Thanks

Most laptop computers require specific drivers for their hardware.
(hard drive, CD drive, touchpad, video, sound, power saving features,
etc.)

Proprietary here means that you would have to ensure you could
download all the necessary drivers needed for the hardware that your
laptop has installed. The OEM version of XP Home that came
preinstalled on your laptop included those drivers.

Another consideration is whether or not you would void any warranty
that you have on the machine if you were to install an off the shelf
version of XP Pro.

I considered installing Pro on my Toshiba laptop which is fairly new,
however, there are too many issues with downloading drivers and the
warranty. Purchasing Pro from Toshiba is easier but a lot more
expensive. Have fun and regards.

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