Win XP Pro and WXP home security

From: Robert Dufour (rdufour@sgiims.com)
Date: 05/23/02 

From: "Robert Dufour" <rdufour@sgiims.com>
Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 14:20:50 -0400

Does Win Xp home edition have the same basic security regarding user
accounts as XP PRO when it comes to installing new software on a XP home
machine.

In Xp pro I understand you have to login using an account with administrator
privileges or at least be defined as a power user (much like on NT or W2K)
in order to be able to install a program. Does the same requirement exist in
WXP home edition or is the security more like the W9X model where anyone can
install software?

Thanks for any help.

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