As a home user who may only use the computer for everyday tasks like browsing the Internet, printing, and downloading photos from their multimedia device, Windows XP Home Edition is the operating system of choice. It is secure, simplistic, and effortless for a novice user.

 

Windows XP Professional has more advanced features focusing on business needs. Designed for power users and managed business environments it includes features that wouldn’t be appropriate (or would be too complex) for the typical home user. Some of these features include group policies, domain memberships, and dual processor support.