As an intermediate user it is time to learn some of the more advanced features included with Windows XP. The first question on a lot of people’s minds is the difference between Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional, or if they should buy one or the other. While both operating systems are based on Windows 2000 base code, making them equally dependably and secure, Windows XP Professional has some added features that you will not find in Windows XP Home. This gives Windows XP two sides: one for the home user and one for the power user.