Windows XP

[August]

I have a windows XP Home and to connect to a domain-based
network I have been told that I must have Windows XP
Professional.

If this is so, is there such an upgrade from Microsoft?

I have been unable to find it.

[Steve Winograd]

In article >, "August"
> wrote:
>I have a windows XP Home and to connect to a domain-based
>network I have been told that I must have Windows XP
>Professional.
>
>If this is so, is there such an upgrade from Microsoft?
>
>I have been unable to find it.

XP Home Edition can't join a domain or log into a domain. It can
connect to a domain and access domain resources. For more
information, please see these sites:

Why Windows XP Professional is Best for Domain-Based Networks
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/joindommore.asp

Windows XP in a Domain Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp

Windows XP Home : Accessing data on a Domain Server
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

You can buy a Windows XP Professional Upgrade at computer and office
supply stores.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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