Question about XP Home vs. Pro for new system

[bigtymer]

Hey all, I'm upgrading my PC (basically everything except the hard drives), in one of my posts someone suggested XP Pro... Currently I have XP Home and was hoping to use that for the new PC, since XP Pro is an extra $140 bucks that really doesn't fit in my budget. I was just wondering if you thought it was really necessary to upgrade to SP2 or if I could get by with just Home...

Thanks for your help.

 

[stash]

SP2 is a service pack for all versions of XP. You don't need to install Pro for that.

 

[quackerww]

Stick with home.

 

[Robor]

Have a look HERE and see if you really need Pro.

 

[scottws]

Most people here will tell you that Home is fine. Personally, I am constantly frustrated by my girlfriend's PC (which is XP Home) and its limitations limitations. I couldn't live without Pro. In fact, I'm connected to my home PC via Remote Desktop at this very moment.

If you are in a multiple PC environment where you intend to create a domain or workgroup where resources are shared or think its something you might do in the future, Pro is almost a must if you want to do it and have the ability to secure the systems/network.

 

[LouPoir]

XP Home is fine - dont waste your $$$