Re: Xp Pro vs. Xp Home

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Joe;
Windows XP Home and Pro are identical in performance and stability.
They both can use NTFS.
They are both just as secure.
You do not password protect folders on either, instead you use profiles and
Permissions:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/private.htm
Both have an admin account and limited accounts.

Most home users get all they need with Windows XP Home.
Pro has more features suited for businesses or power users.

See this link for the differences:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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http://www.dts-l.org


"Joe K" <JoeK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am getting a new computer.What are the biggest differences between Xp Pro
>and Xp Home? I know price is a concern.Is one more secure then the other?
>Are both NTFS capable? Can folders be password protected? Does Home have an
>admin account and limited account capability.I don't want to surf the web
>in admin mode?[mainly for others using computer].


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