[smokey15]

what is the diff between windows xp pro and windows xp media edition. i have been using xp pro and i do not want to downgrade . it seems as though all new computers come with the xp media edition. i use my computer mostly for business. appreciate any help on this subject.

[yeokm1]

Media centre has more entertainment features than xp pro, xp pro has more business features than media centre. Media centre inherently supports remote controls and DVD playback without additional software.

[DeadEye]

If I had my choice, I would rather have XP Pro any day. You can still play movies on the system and it has much better security, and is really a more robust operating system. XP Media Center Edition appears to be XP Home with more media extensions. I have been looking at a Toshiba notebook at the local Office Depot, really great machine, but it comes with Media Center, and I would much prefer XP Pro. It would be a downgrade to to to Media Center.Of course, for folks who want a home entertainment system on their pc, Media Edition is probably the way to go.

[richb]

Media Center is actually built over the foundation of XP Pro and retains much the XP Pro's programing.Rich

[punkin]

Some of XP pro features are not available in Media Center edition because it is designed for home use, not for business purpose. I wish I could find the detailed comparison between two and share it here. Anyway, the FAQ points out one critical point regarding the network domain. If the domain access/join is important to you, definitely Media Center edition will not serve you well.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/evaluation/faq.mspxLook at the question: Can I connect a new PC running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 to a work network or domain?