Reformatting Question

[GhandiInstinct]

If I'm reformatting my hard drive that has xp pro do I buy the xp pro upgrade disc or full xp pro software.

Additional question, does the NTFS encryption system in xp pro greater than the security in xp home? by a lot?

 

[Noema]

If you have a legit copy of Windows 98 or Me, you can buy the upgrade, instert the Win98 or Me disk to validate it, and then intall the XP upgrade.

If you don't have a legit copy of 98 or Me, you'll have to buy a full version of XP.

Both Home and Pro support NTFS file systems. The difference is that Pro supports the Encrypting File System (EFS), which allows you to encrypt individual files or folders for local security.

Also, in Pro, any user with Administrator privileges can limit access to certain network resources, like directories or files. This is because Pro supports "Group Policy Objects", which are also not available in XP Home.

 

[GhandiInstinct]

Originally posted by: Noema
If you have a legit copy of Windows 98 or Me, you can buy the upgrade, instert the Win98 or Me disk to validate it, and then intall the XP upgrade.

If you don't have a legit copy of 98 or Me, you'll have to buy a full version of XP.

Both Home and Pro support NTFS file systems. The difference is that Pro supports the Encrypting File System (EFS), which allows you to encrypt individual files or folders for local security.

Also, in Pro, any user with Administrator privileges can limit access to certain network resources, like directories or files. This is because Pro supports "Group Policy Objects", which are also not available in XP Home.

So the extent to which both favor in preventing virus outbreaks is null?

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: GhandiInstinct
So the extent to which both favor in preventing virus outbreaks is null?

That's correct. To avoid virus infection, you must:

• Have an up-to-date antivirus software running
• Keep Windows up-to-date with the latest service pack(s) and hotfixes
• Run your computer with limited user account, switching to an administrator account only when necessary
• Practice safe, smart computing (don't visit shady websites, don't run programs you aren't certain are trustworthy)

Why are you asking about which XP CD to purchase if you already have XP installed on your hard drive?

 

[GhandiInstinct]

Originally posted by: MrChad

Originally posted by: GhandiInstinct
So the extent to which both favor in preventing virus outbreaks is null?

That's correct. To avoid virus infection, you must:

• Have an up-to-date antivirus software running
• Keep Windows up-to-date with the latest service pack(s) and hotfixes
• Run your computer with limited user account, switching to an administrator account only when necessary
• Practice safe, smart computing (don't visit shady websites, don't run programs you aren't certain are trustworthy)

Why are you asking about which XP CD to purchase if you already have XP installed on your hard drive?

Got infected by Trojan.Zlob =/

What you said was interesting, running limited user account.

 

[Noema]

A limited user account is a must for non-cumputer savvy people, and a great additional line of defense even for those who are computer savvy.