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Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Product Description
The Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, available on new Media Center PCs, delivers the best of computing and entertainment to your home computer. Because of its special... More
The Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, available on new Media Center PCs, delivers the best of computing and entertainment to your home computer. Because of its special hardware feature requirements, Media Center PCs running Windows XP Media Center Edition are available only from Microsoft PC manufacturer partners. Less
With Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic... More
With Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic backups to your home or business network. You can also connect to company networks effortlessly and more securely with Domain Join. With all the exciting entertainment features of Windows Home Premium, it's a great choice for home and for business. Less
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Key Features   
Family Line Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 7
Package Type OEM (License + Media) Retail
Platform   PC PC
Distribution Media   CD-ROM DVD-ROM
Version Full Version Full Version
Software Category Operating Systems Operating Systems
License   
Quantity   1 User/s -
System Requirements   
Required Disk Space (PC) - 16 GB (Recommended: 20 GB)
Required Memory (PC) - 1.02 GB (Recommended: 2.05 GB)
Required CPU Speed (PC) - 1 GHz
Other Features   
Package Qty.   1 1
Brand Microsoft Microsoft
Miscellaneous   
UPC 882224096546 882224883436
Product ID 28132220 87028327
Product MPN   
MPN M93-00200 FQC-00129
 
Consumer Reviews
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 OEM
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Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
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Consumer Reviews

21

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 - a great Media Center OS

bykerijane1 Dec 15, 2008
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Based on reliable Windows XP. The best Media Center out there for PCs.
Cons The inheritant vulnerabilities of Windows XP. Will never be Blue Ray compatible.
Recommended it? Yes

We used Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE 2005) for our Media Center PC and are very happy with the ease of use and reliability, both lacking in a competitors (now discontinued) product. The optional remote control works well as does the optional wireless keyboard to a lesser... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 24 user reviews
88% recommend this product
5 stars
12
4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
  • Powerful (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Home (1)
  • Students (1)
  • Business (1)
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Consumer Reviews

193

Windows 7--the "Vista with Help" should please XP and Vista users

bypaulphoto Oct 3, 2009
43 Helpfuls 44 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Attractive new-practical Interface, fast load, software/hardware compatibility and low...
Cons UAC remotely disabled without notifying user. Still some software compatibility-issue.
Recommended it? Yes

Microsoft announced that the anticipated new Microsoft Windows 7, which was scheduled to launch on Oct 22, 2009, will be available to consumers on October 13, 2009. The operating system is available earlier for computer builders and smaller shops during the first week of October 2009. For... Read full review »

5

Much better than Vista!

bysamsord Jul 10, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros <br>•  Recoded for Performance<br>•  The User Interface...
Cons <br>•  Too many security updates (M$ Checking in)<br>•...
Recommended it? Yes

I have fallen in love with Windows 7. I am not ashamed of this fact, although for the price it may not be worth it just for a slick new look. That was not the only improvement that was made to the OS, but it was certainly the main reason I adopted it so quickly, and why I bothered at all with... Read full review »

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 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional... $89
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 Microsoft Windows XP Professional $98
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