does "xp m.c.e" has all function's that professional has ?

[clmlbx]

I know what is xp media centre edition but till now never used it . I am using xp professional . and now this got corrup so iwas thinking of installing xp m.c.e . I listen that this os is for home entertainment ?

so i want to know is there any feature that it does not have and xp pro has ?


will all software work on xp m.ce that work's on xp pro ?

or

is that like vista's basic and ultimate version ?

which has a huge difference ?

 

[Choto Cheeta]

will all software work on xp m.ce that work's on xp pro ?

Its reverse, as all software which works on WInXP Pro will work with WinXP MCE, how ever, some multi media application which are bundled with Windows XP MCE will need special hardware like compatible TV Tuner card to run them...

is that like vista's basic and ultimate version ?

No... they (WinXP versions) dont have any huge visible diffrece, which ever they have is at back end, in normal running condition u wont feel it

so i want to know is there any feature that it does not have and xp pro has ?

Refer here, *www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.mspx

Well they are almost same but some Advance Networking feture like Domain Controlling and other active server / directory features will be missing in MCE compare to XP Pro, all so, MCE is considered a consumer product rather than a business one, so possible that support (Update patches) for this edition may end lot sooner than XP Pro....

 

[Liggy]

wasn't MCE was known as windows 2005? I heard that term b4? Honestly MCE is stupid version of XP. and I beleieve it is the cheapest. You get what you pay for!

 

[Choto Cheeta]

wasn't MCE was known as windows 2005?

I never heard that, but yes, right now the Version of Windows XP is Windows XP MCE 2005 !!!

Honestly MCE is stupid version of XP.

I dont think so, but why judge that ?? please explian !!!

I beleieve it is the cheapest.

umm, I think its costlyer than Home edition !!! in Kolkata Market the retail Price is Rs. 3700 + TAX...

 

[clmlbx]

thanks choto cheeta

2005

na , in properties it shows version 2002 only .

chk tihs screenshot:-

*i19.tinypic.com/4qftnjc.jpg

 

[devil_me]

Here is my verdict. I personally use MCE 2005. And folks know that MCE is diff from MCE 2005. MCE had only SP1 integrated and it released in the year 2003 i guess. and MCE 2005.. The name explains it.
MCE 2005 is no lower version of XP professional. MCE 2005 comes with SP2 and also media enhancement applications like audio converter, disc label creator, windows party mode and a windows dancer.
Also it has a nice blue theme.
I dont see any problems with this version at all.

 

[Liggy]

yeah you're right I just checked the prices and Home is cheaper (mind you they were a lot different b4 vista was ever out). Pro was in essence the first XP released. then some 'genius' decided that they need to make a lite version to throw on PC's that would be bought (so they would have some sort of OS) so they took Pro and started 'erasing' certain code... now I don't get paid to program, but I don't think it is wise to take a program that seems to work fine, then erase coding in it. MCE is Pro with an add-on. so in essence there should be no diff between pro and MCE except the obvious media portion.
clmlbx look for a screen shot of any windows XP and I am sure the version will say 2002, unless it has no sp.

 

[Ponmayilal]

Yes. Windows Media Center edition 2005 is nothing but Windows XP professional SP2 with Media center Application integrated into it. And it is a lot cheaper than Windows XP Professional.Windows MCE however does not allow networking.You can still incorporate this networking facility (joining a domain as they call it ) by integrating the network drivers for your card by using nlite and using the nlited MCE 2005 for installation of the OS. Even otherwise you can make registry modifications later for networking. One can search the various MCE forums and get the details of the necessary modifications.
If one wants to use the PC as a media center,then a MCE compatible TV tuner is necessary. Also an MCE compatible Video decoder is necessary. If you install Cyberlink Power DVD, it installs the video decoder too which is MCE compatible.With MCE compatible TV tuner you get the PVR function automatically. If you use other TV tuners, you have to install the necessary XP tuner Driver and PVR application that came with the tuner and operate it under Windows XP.(it will not be integrated with MC application)
Windows Vista Home premium comes with MC integrated and MS' own video decoder.The TV tuner requirements will be the same as MCE 2005 in that they have to use MS certified WDM tuner driver.