I'm wanting to install XP at home and be able to "hide" certain folders and programs from my children. Can I set the security so that based on the logged in user, they can only see and execute certain programs and files with XP Home? Or do I need to install XP Pro to be able to do this? I currently boot to two different partitions to be able to keep my work and home files and programs separate but would like to consolidate these if I can. Thanks, Larry

I use Pro and not sure about home edition. Just one thought. How much security do you need for home use to prevent access from children? You could use a TP program (such as Magic Folders) to hide folders and password protect them. Security still quite goo

File and folder level security is an integrated feature of XP Pro, providing that you install the OS using NTFS instead of FAT32. If you've already installed it, you can convert the drive to NTFS by typing the following from a command prompt: [ CONVERT C:\ FS:NTFS ] The system can't convert it until you reboot but it will be converted on the next restart. Then you can set permissions on individual files and folders by simply right clicking on them, selecting Security and Sharing, and setting the appropriate permissions. XP Home also has good security features but if you want the most secure and functional, go with XP Pro.

The differences between Home and Pro can be found at the following Microsoft site:- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp Cheers

I Am Running Windows XP Pro Final Version 2600 for Corporations and I Have Had Some Trouble With Certain Programs, If I Convert To NTFS What Will It Do?????

Home and Pro are exactly the same OS except for added networking features in Pro.