Differences Between Xp Pro And Media Edition

[Triadcool]

Can anybody tell me what the differences are between these two and if its worth upgrading to media edition from xp pro? ;)

[Illuminati]

If you mean what I think you do, the difference is that they are two seperate pieces of software.

Windows XP Professional is an OS, obviously ;)
Microsoft Plus! Media Center Edition for Windows XP is an enhancement/add-on/whatever you want to call it, for Windows XP

In other words, Plus is designed to be used with Windows XP, AFAIK regardless of edition (i.e. Home/Professional)

Put Simply - Install Plus MCE if you want to & don't worry any more about it ;)

[Triadcool]

Ok thanks. :D

[3RA1N1AC]

MCE was originally intended to be installed only by OEM computer sellers on PCs with multimedia features. i.e. the computer comes with a capture card, tv-out, remote control, etc. but i guess MS realized they'd make more money by just selling it as a "Plus" CD.

personally, i don't think the MCE programs are all that hot, but to each their own...