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Product Description
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from... More
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. Windows XP Professional goes beyond the benefits of Windows XP Home Edition with advanced capabilities designed specifically to optimize productivity using the latest advancements in the digital world. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional provides improved reliability, security, performance and ease of use, setting the new standard in efficient and dependable computing. Less
Microsoft Office XP Standard is designed for users who require only the core desktop productivity tools, integrating productivity innovations throughout its programs to transform the... More
Microsoft Office XP Standard is designed for users who require only the core desktop productivity tools, integrating productivity innovations throughout its programs to transform the traditional Office suite into a smarter overall work experience. By simplifying productivity, enabling collaboration for everyone, and extending Office beyond the desktop, Office XP Standard streamlines processes and makes it easier for everyone to create and share important information.??Office XP Standard works with you. Whether you're working on your PC, company intranet or the Web, new context-sensitive smart tags pop up with the options you need - right when you need them. No digging through menus! Now tasks that once required multiple steps are just one click away. You'll use more of the software features in Office XP, to get more done in less time. Less
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Key Features   
Family Line Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Office
Package Type Retail Media Only
Software Type   - Office Suite
Platform   PC PC
Distribution Media   CD-ROM CD-ROM
Version Full Version -
Software Category Operating Systems Business and Productivity
License   
License Category   Standard -
Quantity   1 User/s -
System Requirements   
Required CPU Class (PC) Intel Pentium (Recommended: Intel Pentium) -
Required Disk Space (PC) 1.5 GB -
Required Memory (PC) 64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB) -
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows NT Server, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
Required CPU Speed (PC) 233 MHz (Recommended: 300 MHz) -
Other Features   
Package Qty.   1 1
Brand Microsoft Microsoft
Miscellaneous   
UPC 022769901428 -
Release Date October, 2001 -
Product ID 20747317 20884013
Product MPN   
MPN E85-00086 021-04493
 
Consumer Reviews
Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
From $98.97
Office XP Standard
Microsoft Office XP Standard
From $28.00

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 34 user reviews
91% recommend this product
5 stars
14
4 stars
14
3 stars
5
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (7)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Reliable Performance (3)
  • Powerful (3)
  • Stable (3)
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Fast (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Multi-user (1)
Cons
  • newer version available (2)
  • Unstable (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Slow (1)
  • Resource hog (1)
  • Lack of features (1)
  • None (1)
Good For
  • School work (8)
  • Business (8)
  • Students (6)
  • Home (6)
  • Windows (5)
  • Music (3)
  • Graphics (2)
  • Finance (2)
  • Educational Purposes (2)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

Gr8ful
393

Microsoft Windows XP Professional: The best Windows yet still has some room for improvement

byGr8ful Jan 25, 2006
42 Helpfuls 43 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Secure, stable,automatically updates itself and great compatibility
Cons Too many updates. Activation and re-activation can be a pain sometimes.
Recommended it? Yes

Microsoft launched its latest operating system in October of 2001. It has been over five years and we still haven't seen a new OS from Microsoft on the market yet. Microsoft has religiously released a new Windows version every two or three years since 1992, so why the big delay in a new Operating... Read full review »

285

If you've got a choice, choose professional over home edition.......

bysuemccartin May 11, 2005
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Improved stability over Home edition. Improved memory and file systems.
Cons Activation requirement can be a pain if you change hardware.
Recommended it? Yes

I've had windows xp on several machines, home edition that is. Had lots of mysterious little problems with home edition because I change hardware fairly often. The last time I rebuilt my main machine I decided to spring for a copy of professional. Microsoft would have you believe that home edition... Read full review »

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