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On 2 Oct 2003 at 7:22, Westly Montroos wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Right now I'm using windows xp home edition on my laptop. I'm a
> student,
> and I "may" use the network of the school to use the internet. Pretty
> fast internet.
> But I don't need to log on the network to use the network or the
> internet.
> First things I notice;
> I can't see the other computers on the network.
> I can't see the server.
A friend with XP Home has this problem. I posted here for help, and got
no answer.
> My first question; which version of Windows (it could be Windows xp
> home or pro or Windows 2000 Pro) is the best one to use on an unknown
> network?
As near as I can figure, older OSes may need an update to be seen by XP.
This doesn't seem to be an issue with 2K Pro, so that's my recommendation.
> I want to protect my laptop and especially my files, so I want to use
> the best one. I have many experience with Windows 2000 Pro Edition,
> because I used to be a system administrator. With Windows 2000 Pro I
> could configure that no one is able to log on or to see a drive or a
> folder on a network. But is this able with Windows Xp home or pro?
Stuff that works with 2K Pro *should* work with XP Pro, but may not quite
work *the same*. I think XP Home leaves out or hides some of the controls
you want.
David Gillett
The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech
support at our newest website:
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