Do I need to upgrade from xp home to pro?

[Guest]

Hi, I have accounting software that says it is compatible w/xp pro but not home. However, it also states that it doesn't work w/ fast switching and terminal service. Doesn't both home and pro have both of these? Should I upgrade? I tried disabling fast switching but my software installed, it just wouldn't open. Help. Thanks

 

[roger]

Hi Dee,

Check the following info:

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/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/windowsxp_home_pro.asp


Regarding fast user switching, go to Kelly's site:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

and scroll down to line 34 ' Restore Fast User Switching.'

Good luck, hope this helps

 

[Guest]

Hey Roger, Thanks for the help but I need to get rid of sat user swiching and windows terminal services - any advise? Thank-you.

 

[roger]

Hi Dee,

On this page:

http://hem.fyristorg.com/vera/IT/TS_licensing.htm

Scroll almost to the bottom and check this item:
Removing Terminal Server Licenses from an RDP Client

Good luck

 

[roger]

Hi Dee,

To remove terminal services and fast user switching:

Go to Start > Run and type 'services.msc' (without the quotes)

Scroll down to Terminal services, right click on it, choose properties
in 'Start' use the dropdown menu to choose disabled. Ok your way out
and reboot.

Your Terminal Services should be rdisabled now.

Hope this helps.