2017/05/19 16:29:52
bokchoyboy
Hello all,
 
Was wondering what the differences were between Win 10 Home and Pro with regards to Sonar and audio in general. I'm contemplating getting anew interface (Babyface Pro) and moving on from Win 7... I already have a copy of Win 10 Home that I downloaded during the free period, but thought maybe Pro might be better stability wise...
 
Thx!
2017/05/19 18:26:18
THambrecht
There is NO difference between Home and Pro regarding stability, audio or SONAR.
Pro has a better network capability. If you work with 15 computers and a Server you should prefer Windows 10 Pro.
The important thing from "Pro" is, that you can login to a domain-server in a company network.
It is also not possible to run a remote desktop session from an other computer to the Home Version.
But if you work with 1 or 5 computers in a small network, Windows 10 Home is OK.
 
2017/05/19 21:34:30
bokchoyboy
Thanks for the info TH!
 
Salud...
2017/05/19 21:42:09
gcolbert
Win 10 Home forces the scheduling of updates.  You can control updates with Win 10 Pro.
As there have been some issues with Sonar and Win 10 updates you may want to take this into consideration.
 
Glen
2017/05/19 21:57:34
garyhb
FWIW,
I always advise win pro because of the ability to use remote desktop and domain-networking if needed.
 
BTW, I updated to Win 10 Creator a few days ago and only had to reset my XLN account. Everything is running sweet. 
 
 Best
 
Gary
2017/05/19 22:09:37
Tim Flannagin
Home also won't recognize multiple processors. I'm running a Dell Precision T5400 with 2 x Xeon processors and had to move to Pro to be able to use both.
2017/05/19 22:10:01
Tim Flannagin
Home also won't recognize multiple processors. I'm running a Dell Precision T5400 with 2 x Xeon processors and had to move to Pro to be able to use both.
2017/05/19 22:15:20
abacab
The biggest difference with Win 10 Pro for me is getting control over Windows 10 updates.  Pro comes with the group policy editor that lets you defer updates and feature upgrades until you are ready for them. 
 
I am in favor of updating, but I like the bugs to be worked out first! 
 
I typically wait 2-3 weeks to apply the monthly update rollups, and 4 months or so for the feature upgrades (Anniversary or Creators update).
2017/05/19 23:22:24
gswitz
One of the old diffs (don't know if it is still a diff) is sharing the same folder with different names and different privileges. I believe if you want to have one folder with two share names on the network, you need to go for Pro. There isn't a lot of need for this imho. I just remember it from the old days.
2017/05/20 07:00:15
Kamikaze
Does anyone know. Can you transfer Windows Licenses.
 
I bought a work laptop from a High street shop, but looks like they have given me a hacked version of Windows, and it's asking for Authorization. I'm wondering if I bought Pro for my Music Laptop, could I transfer the License from my Music Laptop to my Work laptop, and install Pro onto my Music laptop?
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