Introduction
Microsoft's Window programs have been evolving with time. Microsoft has gone from Window 95 and Window 2000 and finally Window XP. Window XP has improved functionality and has three versions namely Home XP Edition, Media Center Edition and XP Professional Edition.
Step 1
XP home is designed mainly for home users. It has lots of exciting features and enables you unlock the full potential of your PC. It offers the user a chance to enjoy the facilities of the operating system with maximum efficiency. Home XP has been in demand for a long time.
Step 2
With Home XP, one gets to enjoy a better protected browsing and communication because it has powerful security tools. This version of windows also has a variety of multimedia features, thereby presenting the user an opportunity to perform various functions on their computer. In addition, it's aesthetically appealing with rounded window corners, larger and more detailed icons, and a fresh clear look. Its green hue is also a good break from the everyday blue screen color.
Step 3
According to user reviews, Home XP has numerous strengths and even a few weaknesses. Some of its strengths include a faster speed, stability, reliability, security and dependability. The users claim it offers fun in the form of extra games and is secure and private. It also seldom presents incidents of lost work. On the other hand, they say it lacks some help topics which are often required by first time computer users. Also, the users complain of difficulty in activating and registering for this version of Windows XP.
Step 4
Something most people do not know about Home XP is that Microsoft designed it purposely to replace Windows 95/98/ME. Albeit it offers reduced functionality as opposed to XP Professional edition, Home still remains an all time favorite to millions of computer users across the globe. One striking fact is that it is possible to convert or directly upgrade the home version of Windows XP to the more advanced Windows XP Professional additional which is often used in offices and business settings.
Step 5
One can upgrade his or her Home XP version to the Pro version when they buy a genuine license product key for Professional edition to replace the pirated version installed. Also, a user can receive additional license as gift when he or she purchase home version, but they don't want to go through a clean installation of Windows XP again. They therefore choose to upgrade directly to Windows XP professional version. There are particular steps to be followed when upgrading from Home to Professional. You should consult an IT specialist if you don't know how to do it.
Tips
Despite the accolades that Home XP often gets from experts and users alike, it has its own fair share of shortcomings. Apart from the previously mentioned weakness, it can sometimes be terrible paralyzed by viruses (Trojans and worms). These virus infections translate to what looks like a fake XP Home Security Scan. The computer immediately boots up and opens up a sort of Microsoft XP Security Centre, starting a scan.
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