So I have decided to upgrade to XP, but which one?
Thursday, January 30, 2003 by BabyPooh | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Okay yall,
I have decide to upgrade to XP, but I'm not sure which one. I have W2K Pro now, but should I do an upgrade to XP Pro or should I go with a clean install? If I should go with a clean install, which one should I go for XP Pro or XP Home? I am very confused
...please help me! 
I have decide to upgrade to XP, but I'm not sure which one. I have W2K Pro now, but should I do an upgrade to XP Pro or should I go with a clean install? If I should go with a clean install, which one should I go for XP Pro or XP Home? I am very confused
...please help me! 
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JamMeister33
Reply #22 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:09 PM
Reply #22 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:09 PM
I agree with Oil2003, I compared the two versions, I think they had a full comparison article on PCWorld.com, and decided
that I didn't need the extra features in the Pro version so I bought the home edition instead.
Also, if I had it to do over, I would buy the full version instead of the upgrade simply because it is a pain to first
reinstall ME and then upgrade it to XP.
that I didn't need the extra features in the Pro version so I bought the home edition instead.
Also, if I had it to do over, I would buy the full version instead of the upgrade simply because it is a pain to first
reinstall ME and then upgrade it to XP.
WOM
Reply #23 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:14 PM
Reply #23 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:14 PM
I agree with JAM. I have both but the buy I got on XP PRO($50) I couldn't turn it down.
JamMeister33
Reply #24 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:25 PM
Reply #24 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:25 PM
I wouldn't turn that deal down either, WOM... 
BabyPooh
Reply #25 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:46 PM
Reply #25 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:46 PM
Dang, WOM! Where did you get a deal like that? 
I wish I could find it for that much. I have been shopping around and the cheapest I have found XP Pro Full version is at NothingButSoftware.com for $219.95.
I have thought about the XP home, but I have had W2K for 2 years and have never had one problem out of it and they say that XP Pro is built from 2000 so that's what's pulling me toward pro.
About the upgrade...I don't have the W2k CD itself, all I have is what's on the gateway system restoration kit that came with my comp when I bought it. Will that work? If so, I'll for sure go with the upgrade version instead of the full version and save some money.
Okay, here I go again getting confused.
Thanks for yall's help
I wish I could find it for that much. I have been shopping around and the cheapest I have found XP Pro Full version is at NothingButSoftware.com for $219.95.I have thought about the XP home, but I have had W2K for 2 years and have never had one problem out of it and they say that XP Pro is built from 2000 so that's what's pulling me toward pro.
About the upgrade...I don't have the W2k CD itself, all I have is what's on the gateway system restoration kit that came with my comp when I bought it. Will that work? If so, I'll for sure go with the upgrade version instead of the full version and save some money.
Okay, here I go again getting confused.
Thanks for yall's help
WOM
Reply #26 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:53 PM
Reply #26 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:53 PM
BabyPooh, I tried a OEM from dell and XP wouldn't acknowledge it. Don't know if it would recognize a gateway OEM. It's a long story about the $50 XP PRO. Legal, Lets just say I jumped on it. 
BabyPooh
Reply #27 Friday, January 31, 2003 8:05 PM
Reply #27 Friday, January 31, 2003 8:05 PM
Thanks WOM! I think I better just go with the full version and be done with it. I don't want to take any chances and be out the money.
BabyPooh
Reply #31 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:52 PM
Reply #31 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:52 PM
After looking at the link that Larry provided (thanks Larry ), I don't really need Pro. I don't do any networking or anything like that. All I do is surf the web and spend a lot of time customizing my comp, so I guess XP home it is! 
It'll Save me my hard earned money anyway.
Have one more question though. Is XP Home as secure as Pro? I like the fact that I can lock people out of my comp with W2K . Can you do that with Home?
Thanks so much yall!
), I don't really need Pro. I don't do any networking or anything like that. All I do is surf the web and spend a lot of time customizing my comp, so I guess XP home it is! 
It'll Save me my hard earned money anyway. Have one more question though. Is XP Home as secure as Pro? I like the fact that I can lock people out of my comp with W2K
. Can you do that with Home?Thanks so much yall!
BabyPooh
Reply #32 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:58 PM
Reply #32 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:58 PM
Oh and to sig101, I downloaded and ran the compatibility tool you were telling me about and everything came out okay. So I'm ready to upgrade!
Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks for letting me know!
joetheblow
Reply #36 Friday, January 31, 2003 11:11 PM
Reply #36 Friday, January 31, 2003 11:11 PM
well... I guess if if all your doing is surfing and costomizing then get the Home version of XP. I would follow the advice of previous posts and keep track of updates (whether it is Pro or Home).
I guess I would be what is called a "power user" so I tend to go toward stuff with a little more options biult in. Pro has that. Also keep in mind that this is a purchase that you will keep for a little more than 2 years. You might just want to use some of those features in Pro.
Even with all that said, it still looks like you should get XP Home. It is probably the better option for you.
I guess I would be what is called a "power user" so I tend to go toward stuff with a little more options biult in. Pro has that. Also keep in mind that this is a purchase that you will keep for a little more than 2 years. You might just want to use some of those features in Pro.
Even with all that said, it still looks like you should get XP Home. It is probably the better option for you.
Mister Webmaster
Reply #37 Thursday, February 20, 2003 7:02 PM
Reply #37 Thursday, February 20, 2003 7:02 PM
I find that XP Pro runs faster on my computer than home did.
Splash0453
Reply #38 Friday, February 21, 2003 9:59 AM
Reply #38 Friday, February 21, 2003 9:59 AM
Jam, you don't need to reinstall ME. You just need to insert your ME disk during a clean setup when you are asked.
Splash0453
Reply #39 Friday, February 21, 2003 9:59 AM
Reply #39 Friday, February 21, 2003 9:59 AM
AFAIK, you can show it Win2k, ME or 98SE to make it install with an upgrade disk.
KarmaGirl
Reply #40 Friday, February 21, 2003 11:00 AM
Reply #40 Friday, February 21, 2003 11:00 AM
I use Home at home and Pro at work. There is more "security" in Pro, but most people are already running some sort of rudimentary firewall, so it's not much of an issue. Home does not have the same recovery features in it, but I have yet to have needed any. (XP is pretty stable). As far as remote desktop is concerned, you can remote desktop "out" from home but you can not remote desktop "in" like you can on Pro. For what you do with your PC, it sounds like you only need Home edition. Both are built on the same technology. Pro just has more added features.
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Reply #21 Friday, January 31, 2003 7:06 PM