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$218.99  |  1 store
From $36.47  |  29 stores
Product Description
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition is the next version of the Windows operating system which is designed exclusively for home computing Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences... More
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition is the next version of the Windows operating system which is designed exclusively for home computing Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips From digital photos music and video to building a home network Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing A new visual design reliable Windows engine and new Internet security features combined with capabilities for sharing your computer give you the most dependable Windows operating system yet. Less
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get a stunning... More
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get a stunning entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Less
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Key Features   
Family Line Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 7
Package Type Retail Retail
Platform   PC PC
Distribution Media   CD-ROM DVD-ROM
Version Full Version Full Version
Software Category Operating Systems Operating Systems
License   
License Category   Standard -
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
Brand Microsoft Microsoft
Service / Support   
Service / Support Technical Support -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 659556714307 882224883412
Product ID 21901021 87028325
Product MPN   
MPN N09-00048 GFC-00019
 
Consumer Reviews
Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
$218.99
Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
From $36.47

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 7 user reviews
67% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
3
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
1
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Good Instructions (1)
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • Windows (2)
  • School work (1)
  • Educational Purposes (1)
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Consumer Reviews

266

Windows with IMAX effect!!

byram_cv Sep 30, 2005
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Switching between users, Look and feel, Ease of use and installation.
Cons Service Pack 2 was a pain!!
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction
When I finished my graduation, my machine used to proudly have multiple partition sporting various Operating Systems. At one time, my machine had two flavors of Linux, Win 95 and OS/2 Warp. All this changed once I got married as my wife rooted for Windows only!! So finally I... Read full review »

1

Pale in comparison

bybooster_flush Feb 23, 2005
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Microsoft Windows XP comes partially pre-installed on many x86 computers.
Cons Malware problems, comes with few applications, installation hassles. only one window...

Microsoft Windows XP comes partially pre-installed on many x86 computers.
This is generally because of Microsoft's control of the major computer OEMs.

Microsoft Windows XP does not come with many applications.
Compare this with some distributions of Linux which have as many as... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 19 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
12
4 stars
5
3 stars
2
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Reliable Performance (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Powerful (3)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • stable (1)
  • Intuitive (1)
Cons
  • None (3)
Good For
  • Students (3)
  • Music (3)
  • School work (3)
  • Home (3)
  • Graphics (3)
  • Business (2)
  • Educational Purposes (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Gaming (1)
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Consumer Reviews

jenniferkateab
381

Windows 7 ~ Simply the Best OS!

byjenniferkateab Jan 27, 2011
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Stable, Pretty, Fun, Powerful, The New Standard.
Cons I don't love Windows Media Center, which come with it.
Recommended it? Yes

How important is your operating system to your PC? I'm no computer scientist or guru, but I know that the operating system forms the foundation or environment in which other programs operate or run. Over the years, since I was a college student during the 1980s, operating systems have evolved from... Read full review »

faithforever
343

Windows 7 is an exceptional Operating System

byfaithforever Feb 6, 2012
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Pretty, easy to use, new features
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

If you use a computer at all, you have probably experienced more than one operating system. According to age, you may have experienced several operating systems. I know I have. I remember the days of MS-DOS even though I do not remember much more than the msconfig command. I remember various... Read full review »

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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition... $94
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium -... $85
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium... $91
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