I'm considering moving my home XP Pro license over to my wife's machine and moving back to Windows 2000 for reasons to do with my software development activities.
Bob
Before I make one of those dumb mistakes I'm known for making, I'll try something different, and ask for advice. Why didn't I think of that BEFORE my last catastrophe??
I'm using Windows 2000 Professional (NTFS), on an older Sony VAIO PCV-R553DS, (originally came with Windows 98 second edition)
Windows 2000 Professional isn't very user friendly, so I'd like to switch to XP HOME EDITION. My kids have it on their computer, and I like it much better.
Is there any reason I SHOULDN'T switch?
I was told it's not easy to switch back to Windows 2000 if I decide I don't like XP.
I don't understand why this would be a problem.
Would it be a better choice to switch to XP PROFESSIONAL, instead of HOME EDITION?
The computer is used mostly to surf, download and listen to music, edit and store photos.
Eventually, I'd like to get it up to speed for my kids to use for gaming. (Although I'm not sure this Sony can handle it)
Thanks!

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