Joe K wrote:
> I am getting a new computer.What are the biggest differences between Xp
> Pro and Xp Home? I know price is a concern.Is one more secure then the
> other? Are both NTFS capable?


The WinXP Home and WinXP Pro versions are _identical_ when it comes
to performance, stability, and device driver and software application
compatibility, but are intended to meet different functionality,
networking, security, and ease-of-use needs, in different environments.
The most significant differences are that WinXP Pro allows up to 10
simultaneous inbound network connections while WinXP Home only allows
only 5, WinXP Pro is designed to join a Microsoft domain (a crucial
capability at most universities) while WinXP Home cannot, and only WinXP
Pro supports file encryption and IIS. (Oh, and WinXP Pro usually costs
roughly $100 USD more than WinXP Home.)

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h.../choosing2.asp

Which Edition Is Right for You
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_home_pro.asp


> Can folders be password protected?


Not normally. Like Win2K, WinXP's file security paradigm doesn't
rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password protection for
individual applications, files, or folders. Instead, it uses the
superior method of explicitly assigning file/folder permissions to
individual users and/or groups.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;298399

Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
files/folders.

Best Practices for Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;223316

As a crude work-around, you can place the file in a compressed
folder, and set a password to uncompress the folder to view/access its
contents. Also, some applications allow the user to password-protect
their specific data files. Read the specific application's Help files
for further information on this capability.



> Does
> Home have an admin account and limited account capability.


Yes, of course.


> I don't want
> to surf the web in admin mode?[mainly for others using computer].


A wise precaution.


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Joe;
Retail yes, but many OEMs have decided their customers do not need that
optional file.

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"Joe K" <JoeK@alt.microsoft> wrote in message
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> For home edition ,the backup program, it's in the /valueadd folder

Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote:

> Joe;
> Retail yes, but many OEMs have decided their customers do not need
> that optional file.



However, it's available for download separately, at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

But I don't think it matters much, since as backup software goes, it's
probable the worst choice available. There are lots of other better
choicesin the market, some very inexpensive.

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> "Joe K" <JoeK@alt.microsoft> wrote in message
> news:%23HzCUBaEGHA.1088@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> For home edition ,the backup program, it's in the /valueadd folder

Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote:

> Joe;
> Retail yes, but many OEMs have decided their customers do not need
> that optional file.



However, it's available for download separately, at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

But I don't think it matters much, since as backup software goes, it's
probable the worst choice available. There are lots of other better
choicesin the market, some very inexpensive.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup


> "Joe K" <JoeK@alt.microsoft> wrote in message
> news:%23HzCUBaEGHA.1088@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> For home edition ,the backup program, it's in the /valueadd folder