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    What OS should I get for Asus S96j?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Coffeedrinka3000, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. Coffeedrinka3000

    Coffeedrinka3000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone, I'm kind of confused about what type of Windows XP I should get. I wanted Media Center Edition 2005 but I heard that it was hard to install, a little buggy, and didnt play games well, so maybe I should go with Home. But my computer has a dual core proccessor, and I heard that only XP pro has multi-proccessor support, so would my computer be gimped by XP home? please help
     
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    Unless you have a specific need, I would go with Home. Home supports dual core. You are probably confusing this with multi-threaded. MCE only if you plan to hook it to your TV.
     
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    As ZaZ says, don't need XP pro.

    MCE though, you get the player, if you're ever going to connect it to a TV to show video's photo's, or use it through a stereo system, it gives the added benefit of being able to add a remote for use easily.

    I am not one of them, but I've had others say they like the MCE player over WMP 10 and were willing to pay the extra just to have it.
     
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    well then I might just get MCE, but I heard that its difficult to install. The one available on newegg.com is a "OEM", and people have been saying that its a little buggy
     
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