Windows XP Home Edition does not support any version of IIS and cannot be made to run IIS by any reliable method. Windows XP Home Edition was not designed to be a development platform for Web-based applications. Upgrading to Windows XP Professional will allow you to install IIS 5.1 on your system so you can develop with ASP.Net. IIS 5.

Yes, both Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional have the built-in Internet Connection Firewall. The steps to turn on the firewall are identical. You might not be logged on as an administrator. You must be logged on as an administrator to turn on Internet Connection Firewall. When you first set up your Windows XP computer, the procedure guides you through the process of establishing an administrator account and password.

Windows XP Professional and 64-bit Edition include IIS 5.1 (Home Edition does not). You can install it by placing your Windows XP CD-ROM in the drive and choosing "Install Additional Components" in the dialog that appears. You'll see IIS in the list. No. Normally, you should try the Windows 2000 driver first. Remember that Windows XP is simply the next version of Windows 2000.

Whilst the game should install and run under this particular platform it has not been extensively tested within it. We cannot guarantee usage within this particular environment.

Whilst Worms 3D should install and run under this particular platform the game has not been extensively tested. We cannot guarantee usage within this particular environment.

Windows XP Home is designed as an upgrade for Windows 9x/Me and therefore ships with the same type of consumer features found in Windows Me. The biggest difference is processor support: Windows XP Home will support only one processor, while Professional supports two. I have a full and detailed list available regarding the differences between the two editions available, however: Use this showcase to determine which version is for you.

Microsoft does not support Personal Web Server (PWS) on Windows Me and Windows XP Home. Try any other supported Web Server software.

Not legally, and I won't tell you how it can be done. The official policy is that each computer needs its own individual copy of the software.

MBSA does not flag local user accounts with blank passwords for computers running Windows XP using simple file sharing (includes computers running Windows XP Home Edition and computers running Windows XP Professional that are not joined to a domain and that have simple file sharing enabled). By default, these computers do not allow accounts with blank passwords to log on to the computer remotely over the network or for any other logon activity except at the main console logon screen.

Windows XP Professional will be available in 24 official localized versions in addition to English. In any version of Windows XP Professional, you can display, input, edit, and print documents in hundreds of languages. Users or administrators can set regional preferences, fonts, keyboard layouts, sorting orders, date formats, and so on.

Microsoft recommends Windows XP Professional for the education environment. Windows XP Home Edition is a limited subset of Windows XP Professional and does not take advantage of the extended capabilities around desktop management, mobility and multi-processor support. Windows XP Professional includes ALL of the benefits of Home Edition plus: Greater security, including the ability to encrypt your files and folders, to protect your sensitive data.

If your computer came pre-installed with Home and you need Professional, check with your vendor for discounted upgrades. Within 30 days of purchase of a computer preinstalled with XP Home, Microsoft offers a $75 us $110 ca rebate for the XP Pro upgrade. The rebate ends 1/31/03. See link below. Offer expired. Alternate third party web servers are available to install on XP home. Most recommended is Apache, but others are available.

Despite the displayed name, the IPv6 protocol for Windows XP with SP1 is a production-capable and supported protocol in the same way as the IPv6 protocol for Windows XP with SP2 and Windows Server 2003. Microsoft developers were unable to change the name of the protocol in Windows XP SP1 due to the impact of the change for localized versions of Windows XP. In Windows XP with SP2, the name of the IPv6 protocol has been changed to "Microsoft TCP/IP version 6."

Yes, customers using the Windows XP Starter Edition operating system will be asked to validate when they request a genuine Windows download or service. System requirements for downloads vary. Some download are not supported with Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition. See the system requirements for each download for more information.

You will need to download a patcher/replacement for the UXTHEME.DLL located in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder as Microsoft only allows digitally signed themes. This patch will remove that restriction. You can find it by performing a Google Search. for themes, you can try ThemesXP (known to have adware) or DevianTart or ThemesWorld. Remember to use only .THEME files, not EXEs as those could be malicious.

Students living in the residence halls (Towers, Dadisman, Boreman, Arnold, Stalnaker, Pierpont, and Summit) should have Windows XP Professional for security reasons for connection to ResNet, WVU's Residental Network (internet connection). Windows XP Professional is much more reliable. Windows XP Media Center Edition is not recommended. Windows XP Professional was built to operate in a business-like environment utilitizing network technology such as ethernet and wireless connectivity.

Windows 2000 and Windows XP provide their own certified drivers for some EMU10kX-based audio cards. Our kX Audio Driver has not been certified by Microsoft (WHQL-ed) and thus a special installation procedure might be required. It is recommended that you first try running kXSetup, and if that fails, follow our Windows XP installation guide.

No, Windows XP SP1 is already included in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Media Center Edition.

No. You're only allowed to install it on one computer. You will be unable to activate XP on the other computer. You have to purchase additional licenses to install it on more than 1 computer. Every time my PC boots up, it takes about 2 minutes for the Network connections submenu in the Start, Settings menu to expand! Disable "Obtain IP Address Automatically" for the local area network connection.

Log::Log4perl is fully supported on the Win32 platform. It has been tested with Activestate perl 5.6.1 under Windows 98 and rumor has it that it also runs smoothly on all other major flavors (Windows NT, 2000, XP, etc.). It also runs nicely with ActiveState 5.8.0, and, believe me, we had to jump through some major hoops for that. Typically, Win32 systems don't have the make utility installed, so the standard perl Makefile.PL; make install on the downloadable distribution won't work.

Access your digital media anywhere in the home with Windows Media Center Extender devices, using your Media Center PC as your entertainment hub. Or go mobile with Portable Media Center running Windows Mobile software and enjoy high-quality digital video, recorded TV, movies, music, and photos—anywhere, anytime.

Just one according to the Microsoft EULA (End User License Agreement) and the pricing policy on the Microsoft website. This applies to both the Retail and OEM versions. Additional licenses can be purchased at a discounted price through Microsoft or a Microsoft retailer.

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, available preinstalled on Media Center PCs, allows you to pause and rewind live TV or radio, digitally record an entire TV series or program category, watch DVDs and videos, organize and play your music collection, and showcase digital photos. Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 makes it easier to access digital entertainment wherever you are. Here are some of the top features:

Actually, yes, and quite often too. Since Microsoft released XP to manufacturing, the company has updated several system components, and users will be able to download these updates through Windows Update when XP becomes widely available. Microsoft will extensively update Windows Messenger, for example, to include compatibility with Exchange Server 2000. The company will update Windows Movie Maker (WMM) from version 1.1, which ships in the box with XP, to version 1.2. WMM 1.

No, the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 software is only available bundled with hardware from a Microsoft certified OEM. Yes, the program guide is subscription free, there are no monthly charges associated with the Rainier Edition.

No, as mentioned on ActiveWin a long time ago, the Digital Sound System 80 has been discontinued by Microsoft, so as they tend to do, there will not be any new software coming out for it...so you are basically stuck with the speakers working in analog mode.

Please refer to the Quick installation guide, which comes with the package or you may download it below.

No, however you can upgrade from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP Professional to get Remote Desktop. You can use Windows XP Home Edition as the client for accessing your Windows XP Professional computer running Remote Desktop.