steveblue Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 (edited) Hi all, I've started to see companies advertise this type of Windows XP, what does the N, stand for?. And what is the difference between this and the old Windows XP Pro?.ThanksSteveAgh p***, just found out...... Sorry about this post [waste of space]heres the answer, if anyone whats to know......http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/editio.../edition-n.mspx Edited January 16, 2006 by steveblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarquel Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 (edited) I believe that it is a slimmed down version of XP [lacking in Media Player etc] due to the EU dispute with MS regarding things in their OS.Take a looky at this:http://news.com.com/Microsoft+updates+slim..._3-5737415.htmlIts a bit old but it might help ya understand.EDIT: lol beat me to that one - didnt even get a decent search result for your URL find lol Good one CheersNath. Edited January 16, 2006 by tarquel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezalel Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 (edited) How do the N editions remove WMP, do they have a differant txtsetup.sif or does the CD-Key determine if it will be an N edition? More importantly, how can I make my own N edition CD? (Don't say nLite, I want my OS to be recognized as an N edition) Edited January 17, 2006 by Bezalel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveblue Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi Bezalel, As far as I know, Windows XP N versions dont install WMP by default, its still part of the OS [i think], but you have to decide to install it ourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
net_user Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 i was curious about this, so i downloaded xp N from the microsoft volume licensing site...installed it on a old laptop, (using my vl key)media player is not on this, it does not give you a choice to install it.if you want it....you have to download it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suryad Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Sans media player is there anything else that makes it separate from the other versions of XP that are out? I am guessing this is based on MS XP Home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camarade_Tux Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 It is exactly the same thing except that WMP was entirely removed.About 150 files deleted.M$ wanted to keep WMP and to let the user choose if he wanted Real, QT, WMP.... but the EU commission refused.It is only availabe inside the EU and costs as much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
net_user Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 (edited) Sans media player is there anything else that makes it separate from the other versions of XP that are out? I am guessing this is based on MS XP Home.Home and pro.... Edited January 17, 2006 by net_user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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