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Renat Zarbailov · February 17th, 2005, 06:00 PM

Is there a speed difference editing video using Premiere Pro 1.5 on a Windows XP Home or Pro?

Brandon Greenlee · February 17th, 2005, 06:07 PM

No, I believe the only sole difference is the amount of networking capabilities.

Josh Hibbard · February 17th, 2005, 08:54 PM

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...choosing2.mspx

the only important thing I see is "Scalable processor support – up to two-way multi-processor support."

Does your machine have dual prossesors?

Aaron Koolen · February 17th, 2005, 09:17 PM

I don't think Home works with Hyperthreading either (Which is effectively seen as two processors). Anyone confirm this?

Aaron

Pete Bauer · February 17th, 2005, 09:25 PM

I had thought so, but Glenn C. in this thread said that HOME does support hyperthreading, just not multiple physical processors:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...4&highlight=XP

Of course, it also depends on your computer hardware, including processor and motherboard, being hyperthreading-capable.

Glenn Chan · February 17th, 2005, 11:31 PM

I believe Home supports hyperthreading. I run XP Pro though, so I can't check.

The one useful thing about XP Pro for me is the remote desktop feature. I can remotely connect to my home computer from Ryerson university computers, which do NOT allow you to install ultraVNC (in many ways better, but requires client installation or java-enabled browser). Remote desktop also works better for dual monitors as it won't screw up your icons.

Otherwise I don't think XP Pro is a big deal. It lets you have networks >10 computers and has better foreign language support and a few other minor things. It does support dual processors... but who has those? Get a Matrox RTX.100 first.

David Kennett · February 19th, 2005, 07:37 AM

I run XP home with hyperthreading.

Dan Euritt · February 19th, 2005, 10:35 AM

i also run hyperthreading with xp home.

there are issues with logging in as the administrator in xp home, that make it a pia from an admin point of view... specifically, i believe that the administrator account is not as accessible as it is with xp pro, i.e., administrator is not one of the accounts that you can switch to, like you can with xp pro.

Josh Hibbard · February 19th, 2005, 10:44 AM

You can give any account on XP (home or pro) administrator's rights.

If you have an account named "Administrator" on your machine I highly reccomend you rename it; Its step one to hacking your machine.

(and of course password protect it, but that goes without saying)

February 17th, 2005, 06:00 PM	#1
Renat Zarbailov Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 125	Windows XP home or Pro Is there a speed difference editing video using Premiere Pro 1.5 on a Windows XP Home or Pro? __________________ Sincerely, Renat Zarbailov of Innomind.org

February 17th, 2005, 06:07 PM	#2
Brandon Greenlee Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Alabama Posts: 242	No, I believe the only sole difference is the amount of networking capabilities. __________________ Brandon Greenlee

February 17th, 2005, 09:17 PM	#4
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	I don't think Home works with Hyperthreading either (Which is effectively seen as two processors). Anyone confirm this? Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

February 17th, 2005, 09:25 PM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	I had thought so, but Glenn C. in this thread said that HOME does support hyperthreading, just not multiple physical processors: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...4&highlight=XP Of course, it also depends on your computer hardware, including processor and motherboard, being hyperthreading-capable. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

February 19th, 2005, 07:37 AM	#7
David Kennett Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 407	I run XP home with hyperthreading. __________________ Dave

February 17th, 2005, 08:54 PM	#3
Josh Hibbard Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manitowoc Wisconsin Posts: 77	http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...choosing2.mspx the only important thing I see is "Scalable processor support – up to two-way multi-processor support." Does your machine have dual prossesors?

February 17th, 2005, 11:31 PM	#6
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	I believe Home supports hyperthreading. I run XP Pro though, so I can't check. The one useful thing about XP Pro for me is the remote desktop feature. I can remotely connect to my home computer from Ryerson university computers, which do NOT allow you to install ultraVNC (in many ways better, but requires client installation or java-enabled browser). Remote desktop also works better for dual monitors as it won't screw up your icons. Otherwise I don't think XP Pro is a big deal. It lets you have networks >10 computers and has better foreign language support and a few other minor things. It does support dual processors... but who has those? Get a Matrox RTX.100 first.

February 19th, 2005, 10:35 AM	#8
Dan Euritt Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Carlsbad CA Posts: 1,132	i also run hyperthreading with xp home. there are issues with logging in as the administrator in xp home, that make it a pia from an admin point of view... specifically, i believe that the administrator account is not as accessible as it is with xp pro, i.e., administrator is not one of the accounts that you can switch to, like you can with xp pro.

February 19th, 2005, 10:44 AM	#9
Josh Hibbard Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manitowoc Wisconsin Posts: 77	You can give any account on XP (home or pro) administrator's rights. If you have an account named "Administrator" on your machine I highly reccomend you rename it; Its step one to hacking your machine. (and of course password protect it, but that goes without saying)