Difference Between XP Home and Pro

[Spartan73]

As the title suggests guys and girls, what are the fundamental differences please? ( other than about £40 :rolleyes: )

 

Ta Muchly again.

 

Spart :D

[RandyL]

Hi Spartan;

 

Windows XP Comparison Guide.

[Spartan73]

  RandyL said:

Hi Spartan;

 

Windows XP Comparison Guide.

 

 

Perfect thanks Randy.

 

I would need to access the pc remotely to check the CCTV - so it has to be XP Pro

 

:)

[Tony D]

I use LogMeIn.com to access Windows machines remotely. They can be either XP-Home or XP-Pro. I haven't tried it with a Vista machine yet.

 

You use the FREE LogMeIn.com service to access the machines remotely - the 'accessed' machine has to be connected to the Internet of course. You simply use a browser to access the machine. I typically use a Mac and I'm able to access and control Windows machines quite easily.

 

There are limitiation using the FREE Logmein.com service - you can't print locally from the accessed machine and you can't get sound from the remote machine. I believe the paid-for version enables these features. I don't know if Windows Remote Desktop has these features.

 

However, if you want to use Windows' Remote Desktop, looks like you need XP-Pro. I assume you need it on both machines.

[Spartan73]

  Kelly said:

I use LogMeIn.com to access Windows machines remotely. They can be either XP-Home or XP-Pro. I haven't tried it with a Vista machine yet.

 

You use the FREE LogMeIn.com service to access the machines remotely - the 'accessed' machine has to be connected to the Internet of course. You simply use a browser to access the machine. I typically use a Mac and I'm able to access and control Windows machines quite easily.

 

There are limitiation using the FREE Logmein.com service - you can't print locally from the accessed machine and you can't get sound from the remote machine. I believe the paid-for version enables these features. I don't know if Windows Remote Desktop has these features.

 

However, if you want to use Windows' Remote Desktop, looks like you need XP-Pro. I assume you need it on both machines.

 

Hi Kelly

 

Thats really interesting, I thought there may have been a third party softwre that did this, but as i needed a copy of windows anyway.... But I will look into it a bit more, Thanks!

 

Would I be able to access applications like a cctv monitoring program and see the feeds live as I would if I was on the CCTV PC itself?

 

Im not sure if I would need Pro for the machine I'm using ( ie my laptop ) to access the system. On the comparison chart, it says access from any windows based system, so im hoping I wont need to upgrade that too!!

 

Thanks Kelly -

 

no doubt when I'm trying to network these up, you'll be seeing more of me..:rolleyes:

 

Spart:D

[Spartan73]

  Spartan73 said:

Hi Kelly

 

Thats really interesting, I thought there may have been a third party softwre that did this, but as i needed a copy of windows anyway.... But I will look into it a bit more, Thanks!

 

Would I be able to access applications like a cctv monitoring program and see the feeds live as I would if I was on the CCTV PC itself?

 

Im not sure if I would need Pro for the machine I'm using ( Internet Explorer my laptop ) to access the system. On the comparison chart, it says access from any windows based system, so im hoping I wont need to upgrade that too!!

 

Thanks Kelly -

 

no doubt when I'm trying to network these up, you'll be seeing more of me..:rolleyes:

 

Spart:D

 

 

thats good innit :D

 

it change my i.e. to Internet Explorer

 

LOL

 

i was baffed for a second.

[Tony D]

With Logmein.com, you see what's on the screen of the remote computer. I use it to access some of my customers' machines. They will call me with a problem and I simply log into their machine. I can watch what they are doing. We both see the screen and we both have control of the mouse and keyboard.

 

As far as accessing a computer that's being used for CCTV, you should have no problem with the video. However, if there is sound, you'll need the paid-for version of Logmein.com

[theboxdist]

Most CCTV cards have a web access to view the cameras remotely we have one and all you need to do is port forward port 80 to the CCTV PC and you can view it remotely from any PC just using your IP and IE. Which make is your card?

 

P.s. My CCTV PC is on XP home.

[Spartan73]

  Kelly said:

With Logmein.com, you see what's on the screen of the remote computer. I use it to access some of my customers' machines. They will call me with a problem and I simply log into their machine. I can watch what they are doing. We both see the screen and we both have control of the mouse and keyboard.

 

As far as accessing a computer that's being used for CCTV, you should have no problem with the video. However, if there is sound, you'll need the paid-for version of Logmein.com

 

 

 

Thats really cool, could you access their the programmes and open them up? Download/copy files to your PC?

 

What I mean is...if i wanted to access my work PC from home, and open up Illustrator for example, and work on a design....., could I then save that file/ design, on that PC, and MINE???

 

Also, just out of curiosity, and seeing as I was aksed to elaborate, could you in effect, log in to your clients computers without them knowing your there? ( say they are asleep but online - which is what i do ) because, with all due respect, if my ( imaginary ) IT person could do that I'd be a bit worried. There is a lot to be said about privacy!

 

I'm assuming ....there is a an option where the client can grat access, and or you set the Host PC to aotomatically allow this?

 

Thanks for the advice kelly.

 

:)

Edited May 29, 2008 by Spartan73

[Spartan73]

  theboxdist said:

Most CCTV cards have a web access to view the cameras remotely we have one and all you need to do is port forward port 80 to the CCTV PC and you can view it remotely from any PC just using your IP and Internet Explorer. Which make is your card?

 

P.s. My CCTV PC is on XP home.

 

Hi TheBox

 

Not sure what card is called to be honest, its a no name thing from ebay,

 

Looks pretty good, I bought the 2 pack they did as Im building two systems.

 

2PCS 16CH240F H264 CCTV Digital Video Recorder DVR Card on eBay, also, CCTV Security Cameras, Security Equipment, Consumer Electronics (end time 21-May-08 16:49:48 BST)

 

Um thats them if you are bothered to look. I just did, and it says that they have remote viewing - so your theory may work.

 

Thank you.

 

Spart

[Tony D]

About LogMeIn.com - you can't copy files between the remote and local computers using the free version. You may be able to do it with the paid-for version - I just don't know.

 

On the remote computer - the user will be alerted to the fact that you are accessing it. The screen changes color and there's a notification box. The user doesn't have to click or do anything to allow your access. I always talk to my customers BEFORE accessing their machines. It's good policy for me.

[Spartan73]

  Kelly said:

About LogMeIn.com - you can't copy files between the remote and local computers using the free version. You may be able to do it with the paid-for version - I just don't know.

 

On the remote computer - the user will be alerted to the fact that you are accessing it. The screen changes color and there's a notification box. The user doesn't have to click or do anything to allow your access. I always talk to my customers BEFORE accessing their machines. It's good policy for me.

 

I think it's fantastic that you can help your clients remotely.

Thanks for the advice

:D:D:D

[Spartan73]

  Spartan73 said:

I think it's fantastic that you can help your clients remotely.

Thanks for the advice

:D:D:D

 

 

 

Haha That Log me in is brilliant Randy!!!

 

Been playing with it and have it installed on 3 pc's already !

 

EXCELLENT!!

 

Any other " amazing free software " you wanna tell me about m8?

 

haha

 

Thanks again, errr if you ever have a broken window and need to repair it, I'll be happy to help you with some advice!!!!!

 

 

:D:D:D:D:D

[theboxdist]

  Quote

Hi TheBox

 

Not sure what card is called to be honest, its a no name thing from ebay,

 

Looks pretty good, I bought the 2 pack they did as Im building two systems.

 

2PCS 16CH240F H264 CCTV Digital Video Recorder DVR Card on eBay, also, CCTV Security Cameras, Security Equipment, Consumer Electronics (end time 21-May-08 16:49:48 BST)

 

Um thats them if you are bothered to look. I just did, and it says that they have remote viewing - so your theory may work.

 

Thank you.

 

Spart

 

The card seems very similar. If you have a manual have a read through or they might have supplied some additional viewing software (for clients on the LAN or internet). Let me know if you need a hand and have the manual.

 

Simon

[Spartan73]

  theboxdist said:

The card seems very similar. If you have a manual have a read through or they might have supplied some additional viewing software (for clients on the LAN or internet). Let me know if you need a hand and have the manual.

 

Simon

 

Simon Thank you.

 

Thats very kind and thanks for the advice. Will be setting these up next week now, as we are putting up new shop signs this weekend, hopefully starting today.

 

I will keep you posted.

 

Milton :D