XP Home vs. XP Professional

Windows XP Home Edition is just as its namesake suggests: the version of Windows XP that is specific for home use. It is a basic Windows XP package that includes basic security support for its users. The platform also includes built in support for networking between peers; however, this ability is limited to a network of up to only five computers. Windows XP Home also includes a backup utility; however, it is not automatically included with the initial setup of the system.

Windows XP Professional has all the features of Windows XP Home, and more. This version of Windows XP is most widely used by professionals with larger businesses, while the Home Edition is used for everyday users, and sometimes small business owners. As such, Windows XP Professional includes an extended security support package between multiple users using the same computer. This platform’s peer to peer networking is more sophisticated, including support for those who wish to join a Windows NT domain. The backup utility is also installed instantly.

While Windows XP Home Edition does not allow for its users to hold domain names, Windows XP Professional is set up with standard domain access for its users. As well as allowing domain ownership, Windows XP Professional includes a multitude of features that are not included in the Home edition. These include, but are not limited to, Administrative Tools accessible through the Start Menu and Control Panel, a Boot Configuration manager, a Group Policy Refresh utility, Multi-Lingual User Interface (or MUI) add-on, a Performance Log Manager, a Scheduled Tasks console, Tasklist, and Telnet Administrator.

As well as coming with its fair share of modified features, the Windows XP Professional package provides support for multi-processor systems, such as those networks containing two or four CPUs. It is also equipped with Dynamic Discs and a Fax feature.

Summary:

1. Windows XP Home Edition is strictly for use in a personal home setting (at times, for small business owners); Windows XP Professional Edition is used for larger businesses that make use of multi-CPU networks.

2. Windows XP Home Edition comes with a basic package for support, and peer to peer computer networking (up to five computers); Windows XP Professional Edition comes with a more sophisticated peer networking package, modified security support between multiple users on the same computer, and support for those who wish to join a Windows NT domain.

Information about Software
Title: Windows XP Performance Edition SP3 - March 2009
Category: OC
Developer: Microsoft
Year: 2009
File Size: 263 mb

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This assembly is one of the most compact Windows XP SP3 - the same one that is achieved by a high degree of compression when creating an ISO image. Being tested at Microsoft, updates are downloaded without any problems. Includes all official updates for March 2009. English version.

About file:
Language: English
File Format: ISO
Platform / OS: PC
This supports ALL Languages and ALL Keyboard Layouts.

This is a FULL Install. You CANNOT Upgrade from previous versions of Windows.
There is no validation required. This PASSES WGA. This works 100% with Windows Update.
I have included the CD-Key already in the install process. This means at no point will you have to enter it.
Some people using Macs or Virtual Machines might need the serial. See Serial.txt if you do need it.
This has all windows updates through March 2009. This is has been tested numerous times with no errors.
This has minimalist Internet Explorer 6.
This is the x86 version (32Bit).

Updates currently work fine and this also currently passes WGA. As a preventative measure, I've also
included Office and Windows WGA *****s which are in a folder called "TJ" on the disc. You don't need
to use these unless you can't get updates, or this is no longer passing WGA.

The Following has been Removed From This OS...

Applications:
Briefcase
Games
Internet Games
Pinball
Screensavers

Drivers:
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
Display Adapters
Display Adapters (old)
IBM PS/2 TrackPoint
IBM ThinkPad
ISDN
Logitech WingMan
Microsoft SideWinder
Modems
Multifunctional
Printers
Scanners
Serial Pen Tablet
Sony Jog Dial
Tape drives
Toshiba DVD decoder card

Hardware Support:
AGP filters
ATM Support
Brother Devices
Gravis Digital GamePort
Iomega Zip drive
Multi-port serial adapters
Ramdisk
Windows CE USB Host

Multimedia:
AOL ART Image Format Support
Images and Backgrounds
Intel Indeo codecs
Media Center
Mouse Cursors
Movie Maker
Music Samples
Old CDPlayer and Sound Recorder
Tablet PC
Windows Media Player

Network:
Client for Netware Networks
Communication tools
Comtrol Test Terminal Program
Connection Manager
FrontPage Extensions
H323 MSP
Internet Connection Wizard
Internet Information Services (IIS)
IP Conferencing
MSN Explorer
Netmeeting
Network Diagnostic
NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Protocol
Peer-to-Peer
Share Creation Wizard
Synchronization Manager
Vector Graphics Rendering (VML)
Web Folders
Windows Messenger

Operating System Options:
NET Framework
Administrative Templates
Administrator VB scripts
Blaster/Nachi removal tool
Color Schemes
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Document Templates
DR Watson
Extra Fonts
FAT to NTFS converter
File and Settings Wizard
File System Encryption
Help and Support
IExpress Wizard
Input Method Editor
Manual Install and Upgrade
MS Agent
MS XML 2.0
Out of Box Experience (OOBE)
Private Character Editor
Remote Installation Services (RIS)
Search Assistant
Security Center
Service Pack Messages
Shell Media Handler
Symbolic Debugger (NTSD)
Tour
Visual Basic Scripting support
Web View

Services:
Application Layer Gateway
Error Reporting
Indexing Service
Messenger
Network DDE
Remote Registry
Removable Storage
Route Listening Service
RPC Locator
Service Advertising Protocol
Simple TCP/IP Services
Telnet

Directories:
DOCS
SUPPORT
VALUEADD

I have disabled and deleted the Classic Windows XP Install Screens with the info about XP and the blue Background.
You will just see a black background now and the install will look similar to 2000. This saves Space and gives more
info while installing.

The Minimum HD and RAM Requirements have been lifted. You can try and install this on whatever machine you like now.
High ISO Compression has been enabled to save space.

*****es:
TCP/IP Half-Open Connections = 1000 (Default 10)
UXTheme ***** (Allows Unsigned Themes to be applied to XP)
Windows System File Checker Disabled (SFC)

Tweaks:
Boot and Shutdown-Auto-End tasks immediately
Boot and Shutdown-Auto-Kill hung applications immediately
Boot and Shutdown-Auto-Kill hung services immediately
Boot and Shutdown-Ctrl-Alt-Del at logon-Disabled
Boot and Shutdown-Logon Page-Classic
Boot and Shutdown-Setup Prefetch-Cache-Disabled
Boot and Shutdown-Status Messages-Extended
Desktop-Desktop icons size-32
Desktop-Internet Explorer icon-Hide
Desktop-My Computer icon-Show
Desktop-My Documents icon-Show
Desktop-My Network Places icon-Hide
Desktop-Recycle Bin icon-Show
Explorer-Add (un)register libraries in Context Menu
Explorer-Add 'Command Prompt' to folder context menu
Explorer-Advanced Search: preconfigure options
Explorer-Associate additional file types with Notepad
Explorer-Change Windows Explorer folder view-Details
Explorer-Classic Control Panel
Explorer-Disable Accessibility keyboard shortcuts
Explorer-Disable Prefix: Shortcut to
Explorer-Disable shortcut arrow
Explorer-Disable Web Files and Folders connection
Explorer-Display the contents of system folders
Explorer-Launch folder windows in a separate process
Explorer-Show Drive Letters in front of Drive Names
Explorer-Show extensions of known file-types
Explorer-Show hidden files and folders
Explorer-Show Map Network Drives buttons in Explorer bar
Explorer-Show Statusbar in all windows
Explorer-Show the full path in the Address Bar
Explorer-Show the full path in the Title Bar
Explorer-Use small icons in Explorer bar
Internet Explorer-Disable information bar when popup is blocked
Internet Explorer-Disable Internet Explorer link creation
Internet Explorer-Disable Market Place bookmark
Internet Explorer-Disable Media Player 6.4 created bookmarks
Internet Explorer-Disable Outlook Express link creation
Internet Explorer-Disable Password-Caching
Internet Explorer-Disable sound when popup is blocked
Internet Explorer-Enable Google URL-Search
Internet Explorer-Keep IE URL-History for-0 Days
Internet Explorer-Set Homepage-www.google.com
Internet Explorer-Set Internet Explorer to accept 10 connects at a time
Internet Explorer-Set popup-blocker to high
My Computer-Add Administrative Tools
My Computer-Add Control Panel
My Computer-Add Network Connections
My Computer-Add Registry Editor to Context Menu
My Computer-Add Scheduled Tasks
Network-Allow receiving Remote Assistance-Disable
Performance-Disable Info Tips on Files and Folders
Performance-Disable Last accessed Timestamp on files
Performance-Disable Optimize harddisk when idle
Performance-Disable Tracking of Broken Shortcut Links
Performance-Disable WBEM logging
Performance-Do not cache thumbnails
Privacy-Disable Driver Update Internet prompt
Privacy-Disable File MRU-List
Privacy-Remove Alexa
Security-Always show Updates under Software
Security-Disable DCOM
Security-Disable Web Open With prompt
Security-Disable Windows Script Host (WSH)
Security-Re-Enable user:pass URLs
Start Menu-Add Administrative Tools menu
Start Menu-Clear most recently opened documents list on logoff
Start Menu-Control Panel-Display as a menu
Start Menu-Disable and remove Documents list from the Start Menu
Start Menu-Disable Highlight newly installed programs
Start Menu-Do not use Personalized Menus
Start Menu-My Computer-Display as a menu
Start Menu-My Documents-Display as a menu
Start Menu-My Music-Don't display this item
Start Menu-My Network Places-Don't display this item
Start Menu-My Pictures-Don't display this item
Start Menu-Network Connections-Display as Connect to menu
Start Menu-Printers and Faxes-Display as a menu
Start Menu-Reduce popup delay
Start Menu-Remove Search For People from Search
Start Menu-Remove Search the Internet from Search
Start Menu-Remove Set Program Access and Defaults
Start Menu-Remove Windows Catalog shortcut
Start Menu-Scroll Programs
Start Menu-Use small icons in Start Panel
Taskbar-Disable Balloon Tips
Taskbar-Disable Group similar Taskbar buttons
Taskbar-Disable Hide inactive icons
Taskbar-Disable Language-Bar
Taskbar-Hide Volume Control Icon in System Tray
Taskbar-Lock the Taskbar-Yes
Visual Effects-Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing-Disable
Visual Effects-Menu animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Menu shadows-Disable
Visual Effects-Menu style-Flat
Visual Effects-Smooth edges of screen fonts-Clear Type

Additional Features:
VLK Serial Number
Firewall Disabled
System Restore Service Disabled
Automatic Updates Disabled (Can be re-enabled)
Default Theme Set on Classic (Can Change to Luna Which is Still Included)

Install Notes:
1. Burn the ISO using a program such as IMGBurn, Nero, Alcohol 120, Blindwrite, ect... (Burn at a slow Speed to ensure no errors, 1x-4x)
2. Change Bios Priority settings so it boots from the CD-ROM Drive First. (You may be able to skip this step)
3. Insert Disc and Reboot PC, Follow the on screen prompts and enjoy.

Notes:
If you are getting errors while copying files. It's your CD, not the release. Try burning it to different brand of cd/media and try burning at the slowest speed possible.
I just tested this in VMWare and it works flawless. You should get between 16-19 Processes and under 100mb of ram usage when using the computer initially. Everything you install/use will obviously increase this, however its the leanest XP Copy around.

*TidBits*
People are always like, "IE Sucks, Take it out." I would if I could, but removing IE can cause a lot of problems with other applications. Its better left in and just not used. Same goes for Outlook Express. This also contains NO drivers. Don't ask why you have low resolution, go install your graphics drivers. Don't ask why your wireless card won't work, go install its drivers.

Change Log

March 2009 Release:
-Fixed Recently Open Programs in Start Menu
-Fixed Auto Login Issues
-Fixed Prior Foreign Language Problems
-Updated through March 2nd
-Added New Hosts File for Security
-Added Sata and Raid Drivers
-Added A Few More Registry Tweaks
-Added Folder on Disc Containing Serial, Office WGA, and Windows WGA *****s - If Necessary

Sata and Raid Drivers Added:
Intel ICH7R/M, ICH8R/M, ICH9R/M or ICH10R/D S-ATA AHCI and RAID Controllers
Intel ICH8/ICH9 S-ATA AHCI Controllers
Intel ICH6M S-ATA AHCI Controllers
Intel ICH5R S-ATA RAID Controllers
nForce2/3 SataRAID, nForce2/3/4 PataRAID and all nForce4 Intel Edition RAID
nForce4 AMD, nForce 430/410 (MCP51) or nForce 590/570/550 (MCP55)
nForce MCP73 SataRAID

December 2008 Release:
-Removed Flash Player, Fixing Funi9.exe error. Get the latest version yourself.
-Added back "Send To" Option.
-Added Command Prompt Shortcut as Shell Extension
-Updated through December 10th
-Fixed problem with some USB Devices, Cameras, Memory Card Readers, etc...
-Added Drivers for RAID Support.
-Made a new logo

October 2008 Release:
-Added All Languages and Keyboards.
-Left Smart Card Service In. (Possibly Fixing ITunes Issue)
-Fixed Start Menu Issues.
-Removed IE8 Beta - Kept IE6
-Updated through October 15th
-Integrated Latest Version of Flash Player 10 for IE6.
-And More.

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