Just a quick question...

Hi Guys and gals.
I recently purchased my compouter from a rent to own outfit. A OS or recovery disk was not provided with my purchase... How would I go about procuring one? Or is it necessary to purchase the OS disk new?

Oh yeah...I am currently running XP Home...

And what are the major differences between Pro and Home?

Thanks all!

 

It's good to have an OS disc in case you ever need it for a reinstall or repair. They should have given you one, I would check with them before I bought one. If you do buy one, it will be at least $80 so think before you buy. The best places to buy software are Newegg.com and Buy.com, for best prices that is.

It's up to you whether you get a disc or not, but if your not familiar with running it and installing windows it would probably be better just to take it to your local computer shop if you ever need a reinstall or anything. This would save the money for the disc, but it's up to you.

There are hundreds of differences between WinXP Home and Professional. See the site below and you will have some ideas of the differences. WinXP Professional is better for networking and things like this but for a personal home computer, Home is the best.

Windows XP Comparison Guide

 

Why thank you, BJ Garrick!

 

Your Welcome!