Is WiFi roaming possible with XP Home on a laptop? How would you search for an open WiFi connection.? I see no provisions on the start menu to activate a search. Must I purchase XP Pro for this? Thanks to all in advance

I think you misunderstand what roaming is. Roaming is dependant on the host, not the client which is you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaming You can connect to a foreign wi-fi network with either XP Pro or Home. Run the Wireless Setup Wizard. This will allow you to search for any available networks. Stuart

Aw Stuart. I use the Ameican Heritage Dictionary: Roaming= To move or travel without purpose or plan; To wander over or through; To wander the streets. Ergo; to move from one wifi site to another, as one roams about a city.

Well then don't use The Ameican Heritage Dictionary when it comes to computer and networking terminology. Bookmark the following link for future reference. http://www.webopedia.com/ BTW Webopedia defined Roaming as follows: In wireless networking, roaming refers to the ability to move from one AP coverage area to another without interruption in service or loss in connectivity. i_Xp/VistaUser

All your laptop needs is a Wireless Adaptor, or one that is built-in the laptop. I got an Adaptor. Then my XP Home Ed. picked up on it, then XP installed its own Drivers. If any Wireless Networks are available, XP will inform you.

Thanks XPUSER. It's in my Fav files. Had no Idea it existed. I had just completed dumping Vista on my A135-S4467 Satellite and loading XP and sata drivers. Had a hang up setting the wireless up, and resolved the problem shortly after posting the query on my desktop. Happy to say the XP is running Fast, is familiar, and all functions are right on! I'm not a newby ... Just an old old man. like 80 years!