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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 combine with capabilities for sharing your computer to give you the most dependable Windows operating system yet. Less
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... 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
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Key Features   
Family Line Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP
Package Type Retail Retail
Platform   PC PC
Distribution Media   CD-ROM CD-ROM
Version Full Version Upgrade Version
Software Category Operating Systems Operating Systems
License   
License Category   Standard Standard
Quantity   1 User/s 1 User/s
System Requirements   
Required Disk Space (PC) - 1.5 GB
Required Memory (PC) - 64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB)
Required CPU Speed (PC) - 233 MHz (Recommended: 300 MHz)
Other Features   
Package Qty.   - 1
Brand Microsoft Microsoft
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 0659556714291
Release Date - 25 October, 2001
Product ID 20330068 20330324
Product MPN   
MPN N09-00051 E85-00087
 
Consumer Reviews
Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
From $139.97
Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Upgrade
From $99.00

Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 5 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

1384

Hell freezes over

byHawgWyld Jan 30, 2005
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros It's stable; very fast on good hardware; good software available for free for it
Cons Ugly as sin; resource hog; security concerns; it's from Microsoft
Recommended it? Yes

I can't believe it. This operating system actually works as advertised. Microsoft has been putting out one crummy product after another since about the time of MS-DOS 4.0. I can still remember booting up my old 286-based PC clone with a copy of DOS 4-point-something, messing around with it a bit... Read full review »

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If you adept with Win 98 then Home Ed. XP is a breeze!

bytriezen Oct 21, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lots of nice upgrades to this Operating system and much easier to navigate!
Cons Rather expensive to buy unleass you bought a computer that comes with it already.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a very pleasing and easy to use and navigate operating system. It comes with all the bells and whistles that you would expect and much more. It has a new look and it has been restructured so that different areas are more easily reached by the user. It is much more powerful than former... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 12 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Simple Setup (4)
  • Reliable Performance (2)
  • Stable (2)
  • Good Instructions (2)
  • Powerful (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
  • None (1)
  • Unstable (1)
Good For
  • Business (4)
  • Windows (3)
  • Home (2)
  • Graphics (2)
  • Finance (2)
  • Photos (2)
  • Music (1)
  • Students (1)
  • School work (1)
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Consumer Reviews

32

A Nice Surprise that Surpassed My Expectations!

byhairymon Aug 15, 2004
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very stable, lots of options and flexibility, Product Activation not so onerous.
Cons Not compatible with some older programs and hardware.
Recommended it? Yes

I resisted Windows XP for a long time. First off, I don't like the idea that there's a separate Home version that's a "light" version of the Professional Edition. I think this is just a little confusing.

Second the cost. To upgrade an older operating system to Win XP Pro costs about... Read full review »

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Windows XP and USB Drivers Problem

bydclif78766 Feb 26, 2004
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great look, feel, speed...once it got up and running.
Cons USB Drivers not always come over from Windows 2000.
Recommended it? Yes

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UPDATE: APRIL 06, 2004: I HAVE BEEN USING WINDOWS XP NOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS, AND WANTED TO UPDATE THE REVIEW BASED ON "ACTUAL" USER PERFORMANCE.

ALTHOUGH I HAD STATED THE UPGRADING DIFFICULTIES FROM WINDOWS 2000 TO... Read full review »

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