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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 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
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
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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 Upgrade Version Full 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
Service / Support   
Service / Support - Technical Support
Miscellaneous   
UPC 0659556714291 659556714307
Release Date 25 October, 2001 -
Product ID 20330324 21901021
Product MPN   
MPN E85-00087 N09-00048
 
Consumer Reviews
Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Upgrade
From $99.00
Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
$218.99

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 12 user reviews
92% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 star
1
Pros
  • 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 »

40

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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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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