Question about Windows XP Pro?
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the options would be dimmed if a password has not been selected\n\nalso if i remember correctly to change the password  in an administrator account you must log on with the password for that account when you have multiple administrators
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Try to have a clean install of winxp. Refer to this site:\n\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nIt will reinstall all XP system files, but will not touch your installed programs, and other personal documents you have
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If you are running older computers you may want to stay with W2k Pro. I have P-III computers of which two ran XP and the others W2k Pro. When the XP computer needed reistalling I went back to W2k. I could see no advantage and XP soaked up most of the computers resources. I found W2k very easy on the resources and could do everything I needed. I just thought I would mention it before you took the plunge. \nIMHO
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This program almost certainly will not work at all on XP.  You could try, after installing, right clicking on the .exe file, the one that initiates the program, and choosing Properties, Compatibility, checking Run this Program....and choosing Windows 95.  But in my experience, this only sometimes works.\n\nIt should not however slow your computer or harm it, if it even in fact installs.  And you can always uninstall it.  My advice, if you are going to install it, is to set a Restore Point in System Restore just before you install it, so that you can easily return to your previous state if things don't work out.\n\nBut also, I would advise you to find a different program that does the stuff that you want this old program to do, even if the more modern program does more than you want.....
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XP pro is lot stable...update all the service packs and hot fixes!
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Well I did but from XP Home I UPGRADED to XP Professional. And it did not mess with any of my programs and documents. http://support.microsoft.com/        But you could always ask Tech. Support.
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Your best option is to run a repair on your XP installation.\nMake the CD the boot drive, put in you XP installation disk and follow the questions. Once the setup says it  discovered a previous version of Windows take the option of doing a Repair. This will over install your XP and maintain a lot of your setting's
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Increase your RAM to 512MB. XP Pro requires that much memory. The hard drive is plenty big.
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If you have a 32 bit processor install the 32 bit.\n\nIf your processor is 64 bit then install the 64 bit version.\n\nI have an AMD 64 bit processor and I put XP Pro 64 bit on my system. Since there are not many applications that take advantage of 64 bit it really isn't doing much.\n\nMicrosoft gave me a free upgrade to XP-64 so I couldn't turn it down.
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Microsoft is offering a "Free" Trial of Windows XP 64 Pro at this website:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/trial.mspx
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Michele Castle has written an article about your question (see link below):\n\n\n"Windows XP comes in several versions, the most popular for desktops and laptops being Home and Professional. The Home version is generally intended for personal use, while the Professional version is for business use. However, the two differences between the two versions sometimes necessitate home users choosing the Professional version. Likewise, the Professional versus is not always needed for small businesses.\n\nIn early 2007, Microsoft is expected to release Windows Vista, the next generation of Microsoft Windows. Once Microsoft releases Windows Vista, Microsoft will only provide support for Windows XP Home for two years. Because it is a business product, Windows XP Professional will receive seven years of support, extending the useful life of a Windows XP Professional computer significantly.\n\n, I recommend that you purchase Windows XP Professional instead of XP Home. Windows XP Home offers the following features:\n\n    * New interface - the redesigned interface is easier to use than in previous versions\n    * Windows Media Player - find, play, and organize your media files\n    * Windows Messenger - communicate and collaborate with instant messaging, video conferencing, and application sharing\n    * Wireless capabilities - automatically configure a wireless network\n    * Multitasking - run multiple applications simultaneously\n    * Internet Connection Firewall - free firewall to protect your computer from attacks\n    * Multi-language support - enter text in any language and run any language version of Windows applications\n\n\nIn addition to the features available in Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional (compare prices) also offers the following:\n\n    * Remote desktop - access your computer from another Windows computer remotely\n    * Offline files and folders - access remote files and folders even when disconnected from the network\n    * Dual processor support - use two CPUs instead of one\n    * Greater access control - restrict access to files, folders, and applications\n    * Designed for business environemnts - administration, group management, software installation, and more simplify the administration of a network\n    * Multi-language user interface - change the language of the dialog boxes, help files, and more"\n\n\nWindows XP Professional is much more stable than Windows XP Home. I have had both and Windows XP Home used to crash all the time on my computer, windows XP professional rarely crashes on me.However if you have waited this long to get Windows XP maybe you should wait a little longer and get Windows Vista when it comes out read this: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/editions/default.mspx
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I would go with xp home.  It's cheaper than pro and has basically the same features.  All xp pro has on it are a few security features, like better password protection on startup.
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When installing XP Pro it should give you the option of upgrading. When it does this all files are left intact. I would definitely suggest you save any files you want to cd or dvd before hand. If this is for a desktop pc you could use a new harddrive for XP Pro and use the other drive as a second drive for storage of your files and then just clean it out of all the other stuff you dont need.
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umm its not the operating system (ie windows xp) u shud b checking u shud check the cpu. most high-end intel cpus manufactured after the start of 2005 (AMD athlon 64 was available long bfore that tho) r 64 bit enabled however for ur comp 2 b able 2 take advantage of this u need a 64bit SUPPORTIVE operating system a version of xp pro was released about 2 years ago called windows xp professional x64 edition however not many ppl bought it cause some of basic yet essential  features of xp (such as system restore) werent available for some reason. if u hav a 64 bit processor and u want full 64bit functionality then wait till vista comes out buy the 64 bit version.
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Assuming it is a true server\nthe first issue you will encounter has to be the "Sata" drivers (altho i personally dont think servers are built with sata, unless for RAID 5)\nsecondly, any SCSI cards will have conflicts while loading drivers specially the ones with embeeded memory.\nAnd lastly, you will be missing MANY options that windows xp pro does not come built with for easy configuration (DHCP, WINS, Terminal Services, DNS, Active directory) \nAnd lastly, windows xp does not read more than 3gb of RAM...\nbut yes, other than this, windows xp pro will run just fine.
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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Jan answered this one pretty well the previous time you asked this question. It's not easy, it never will be.\n\nIf your home PC runs XP Pro the software is built in, if it's running XP Home or earlier it's not.\n\nRead her answer follow the information you find. Remote Desktop Connection and VNC are the best options whether it's one time use or over and over.\n\nHave fun.