About this item
- Familiar and better than ever
- Minimum configuration: processor: 1 ghz or faster RAM: 1 gb (32-bit) or 2 gb (64-bit) free disk space: 50 GB Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
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- PCMAG Rating- 4.5 out of 5
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Technical Details
- Brand Microsoft
- Manufacturer Microsoft
- Model Windows xp
- Package Dimensions 8.13 x 5.84 x 1.78 cm; 22.68 Grams
- Item model number Windows xp
- Memory Storage Capacity 4.7 GB
- Digital Storage Capacity 4.7 GB
- Hardware Interface DVD
- Mounting Hardware Others
- Batteries Included No
- Batteries Required No
- Material Others
- Includes Rechargeable Battery No
- Manufacturer Microsoft
- Item Weight 22.7 g
- Warranty 30 Days
W. M. Soule –
This was a replacement. Windows XP remains one of the best computer operating systems around.
Barbara Straw –
Installed by professional. My old PC was needed to be compatible with my sewing software. I only wish people understood we need some of the older versions for more than just daily computer use. If I had updated my computer to the newer Windows it would have cost over $3,000.00 to replace my embroidery machine software to make it compatible. This was an excellent solution to my very stressful problem when the old PC crashed. Thanks
One person found this helpful
Candida Eittreim –
As a content developer, I spend long hours on the computer. When my husband bought me a brand new system, I discovered the bright new world of Windows XP. I love it. Gone are the freezes, stutters, program conflicts and other glitches, I had with Windows 98. It has a fluid intuitive interface with anything I’m doing. Everything from the tutorials to the prompts are designed with the user in mind. This is the best new development Windows had had in a very long time, and one I highly recommend.
4 people found this helpful
Joe C –
Loaded and registered without a problem.
Mike1 –
Handy to have as a reload disk, with XP going out its still a good operating system, and this disk is good for that, excellent product.
Floyd T. Poalinelli –
I love XP. In my opinion, XP is by far the best Window’s OS and I’m only using 7 because XP won’t be supported moving forward. Windows 8 SUCKS BIG TIME.
2 people found this helpful
SuperDougio –
Forget the hype and rumors, XP works! Don’t be put off by the awesome install time (about an hour) or the scary warnings it will give you about your printer/digital camera/scanner etc not being compatible (a quick trip to the manufacturers website to download the latest driver for XP soon sorts that out), take the plunge and you’ll be rewarded by a more pleasing look and feel, easier handling of images, sound and video, and the much-anticipated uncrashability. Will add years to the lifespan of your PC.
8 people found this helpful
Matt –
Received wrong product, of which they promptly refunded me the difference. Would do business with them again.
rbr –
XP is a winner. I have used 3.1, 95, 98, 98SE, and ME. This is the most stable system of them all. My install was perfect. Since running this on October 25th I have had no problems. My laptop is less than one year old and has lot’s of memory to handle XP. I know there have been several problems with intalls and configuration, but that is with all upgrades especially one of this magnitude. This is not a perfect system by any means, it has it’s quirks, but it is by far the best Microsoft has developed. If you have the memory, and your programs are fairly up to date as well as your hardware then this should work well. I highly recommend this. It is not something one has to have…
2 people found this helpful
Alexander Galdamez –
Well this is a great system, i am sick from Win 98 the system crash and crash and crash well now i am working prefectly normal, in the begining my ISDN conetion is not recognaised well i call the makers and they help me with the drivers now i perfetly normal my norton 2002 works great and my office 2000 too, i have some problem with some old plays and well i reinstall them and they work, and here is another good news for me i am using an old computer with the minimun requierements not 1 GHZ or something like that only 333 MHZ and now is fast than ever be in the past definitly don’t see more and buy the product and call to the harward makers and you see all beging great for you
Anstan –
…Is it a good product? YES! it’s the best operating system I’ve seen out of Microsoft to date.This is the first time that an upgrade has sped up my computer’s operation….and that’s just for starters.For one thing, this OS is STABLE. One of my programs seemed to have hung(it was actually just taking too long) and I hit CTRL-ALT-DEL and eliminated the offending program without touching the rest of the system.The new TrueType font display makes reading text on a screen a 100 times easier.The new look is a lot slicker with its glossy taskbar and new-style Start menu.The new Media Player works a lot more smoothly.Internet Explorer seems to be loading up pages faster.The startup and shutdown is quicker. For once, logging into a home system is secure, as the OS supports multiple users, at two different security levels (Admin and limited).DirectX in conjunction with other tweaks has improved the overall multimedia experience.The built-in firewall offers some additional(but minimal) securityThis is the BEST home OS to ever be released by Microsoft. Now, the CAVEATS:In order for this OS to be stable, they had to dump any and all legacy code. This means that you should do an INTENSIVE INVENTORY of your system and make sure that drivers compatible XP are available for all your stuff and newer versions of software or patches for old software, otherwise, DO NOT UPGRADE. This is not just the same stuff with a snazzier looking start button. There is a SIGNIFICANT difference in this code, so if you are running a DOS program that’s very dear to you, forget it, it’s not gonna work. Even for stuff which is only 1 yr to 6 months old, check with the manufacturer BEFORE YOU PERFORM THIS UPGRADE, NOT AFTER. There is NO DVD DECODER built in, you have to obtain this from either your computer manufacturer or your DVD Player manufacturer.The Control Panel and other parts to the Windows Explorer interface have changed, to give a more basic and user-friendly look. HOWEVER IT IS POSSIBLE TO REVERT EVERYTHING TO THE OLD-STYLE IF YOU CAN NO LONGER FIND WHAT YOU USED TO LOOK FOR.If you are somebody who tampers with your computer every two weeks, then the activation feature will ANNOY YOU GREATLY. However, if you leave your computer alone for the most part, then you will probably only ever need to activate your computer once, and activating your computer does NOT require you to send any private information about you or your computer to Microsoft. That is a fallacy. You can activate your computer by phone too, if you refuse to use the internet. An automated voice dictates a code to you which you enter to activate Windows. Yes activating windows is annoying and it does reek of despotism, but for most users, you shouldn’t have to do this often, probably only once. To which I’m sure someone will make the argument: Yea but this is a Microsoft operating system. That means I’ll have to reformat my hard drive and re-install at least once a year –> to which my response is that for once Microsoft has produced a STABLE system and you probably won’t need to redo everything (but even if you do you can re-install 3 times without having to call Microsoft to re-activate).VERDICT:If your computer is brand spankin’ new, this OS is for you.If you have lots of old software programs you are very attached to, or hardware, do NOT upgradeIf you want a system that is stable, fast, and nice to look at, and only have Word documents, MP3s and Photos on your current computer, and like to browse the web, DO UPGRADE.Just to repeat: DO NOT UPGRADE IF YOUR COMPUTER HAS LOTS OF OLD HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ON IT. AND FOR THOSE WHO DO DECIDE TO UPGRADE, MAKE SURE THAT _ALL_ OF YOUR STUFF IS COMPATIBLE BEFORE YOU UPGRADE.
18 people found this helpful
Wendy Guerrero –
Thank goodness someone still had this item. I bought it because I do not like Vista. My computer crashed and lost everything. Had to start over.This was very easy to install and works like a charm. No problems at all. I would do it all over again in a minute if I had to.
6 people found this helpful
Hong Kong Fooey –
Used this on a virtual machine. Thanks.
Mr K Riley –
My second computer has windows XP, but SP3 was missing. Now this has put the computer working properly again.
Frequent buyer in Jersey –
This upgrade is absolutely worth the money. XP is far more stable than its predecessors, and boots up very quickly. One of its best features is the file and transfer wizard which makes upgrading to a new PC a snap. Another great feature is auto update which makes sure you’ve got all the patches and new versions as they are released.
One person found this helpful
Lubos Motl –
I’ve been using XP Home on various machines for three years, simultaneously with Linux, and it’s enough time to say that XP has been excellent while Linux was just so-so.Some of the reasons why I love Windows XP:1. It is amazingly stable. Do you remember Windows 95/98 that were crashing several times a day? It does not happen with XP anymore. At the beginning, in 2001, the Internet Exporer was rather unstable and it had to close many times a week. Such things simply do not happen to me anymore, as a result of the updates that have been done. I am getting the blue screen roughly once a year, and it is never unexpected because I almost always do something controversial.2. It is getting very secure. The Service Pack 2 made the XP the safest affordable operating system. You know, operating systems are not created by God, and therefore there can be holes in them. The same is true about Windows. But Microsoft is a very active company and the hotfixes are available very quickly if it is necessary. The number of bugs that have survived is very small.3. XP is compatible with all previous software I tried – including very old-fashioned games that used to run under MS-DOS. Although XP is based on the technology of Windows NT/2000 Kernel, which was more stable, it became compatible with the systems 95/98/ME for the home users. XP also works with all modern games and other programs, as well as all external devices, that I’ve tried.4. XP is very configurable. I’ve changed the icons of everything – every folder and every file type, as well as all the sounds. It is also very user-friendly, and international support works smoothly.5. In the case that something goes wrong, it is still very likely that “System Restore” will save you. It’s a time machine that can return all system files on your PC to a moment (checkpoint) in the past. It has been useful several times to fix various small problems with the configurations that appeared because of new programs I installed.
12 people found this helpful
The Critic –
i fix and re-install and experiment with operating systems every day, normally i have to first delete every file on the computer before installing a new clean Operating System, but this CD offers you the choice to delete everything in your computer at a military standard.this i found very usful and especially usful if:- You have a corrupt file within your hard drive- You dont like the manufactor installed files on your pc
16 people found this helpful
deadbutalive –
I love this version of XP. I hate the newer versions. This is the one to get, if you want an operating system that just works, with no issues.
3 people found this helpful
Patrick R. Fitzgerald –
The product was in good condition when it was delivered. The software was up to Microsoft’s standards. The shipment arrived in a very timely manner.
One person found this helpful
Michael A. Badolato –
One of Microsoft’s BEST operating systems.
2 people found this helpful
Ian Crutchfield –
Used Boot Camp software to install on a partition on the iMac hard drive. Installed successfully.
9 people found this helpful
Grandpa –
I needed a simple, problem free OS for a grade schoolers PC and that’s exactly what I got, works great.
Peardrop –
thank you
ERNEST FRANKLIN JACK PIERCE –
SOFTWARE FUNCTIONED ACTUALLY THE WAY IT’S SUPPOSED TO AND AM SATISFIED WITH THE PURCHASE!
Connie –
Serves
robin visser –
Very very good
Gordon Savage –
I am very pleased with the product. The product performs well and is everything as advertised.The purchase of the product was easy and was despatched on time. The delivery service by Royal Mail was excellentand I am a very satisfied customer.Gordon Savage
One person found this helpful
Old-and-Wise –
Like many other PC geeks, I looked at Windows XP and its eye-candy UI with suspicion when it first came out, but I’ve come to love it. It’s rock solid — I’ve never had a single system crash in the last two years, even though as a gadget freak I install and try out new hardware a lot — it’s fast, and its plug-n-play feature is so much better than any other operating system. Service Pack 2 makes XP even better, esp. in the security arena. It now comes with a better firewall and turns off some default settings that used to be on which could invite security problems. (The flip side of this increased security meausre is you constantly get warnings.)XP Home is great for home use. If you want file system-level encryption, true file permission settings and more networking options, opt for the Professional edition.I highly recommend teh book “Windows XP Inside Out, 2nd edition” if you are interested in optimzing your XP system and/or learning advanced techniques.
15 people found this helpful
Brian –
Worked!!
Anthony M. Santare –
Unfortunately had to go to Windows 7 but keep theXP just in case.
Deborah Macgillivray –
I have had two computers with Windows 98SE and three with ME, and now have one with XP, so I know all the different quirks. XP is quite stable. No run time errors like 98SE, no crashes and reboots. I find it a very easy to use, very stable system. I also like many of the features, such as the error log. Instead of listing errors that mean nothing to you, when you right click on the event you get an explanation of what that error means, what caused it and a hyperlink to link to click for further informations and solutions.I highly recommend this to anyone tired of the constant errors and crashes if other windows versions.
2 people found this helpful
rewilliams21 –
As advertised. A full retail, shrink-wrapped, original packed, Windows XP Pro.Very poor packing, as the XP box was stuffed into a simple, thinly padded envelope, which the USPS promptly crushed flat. Had to throw original box away, although CD luckily survived (kept license key from box contents).
3 people found this helpful
mrfnb –
A lot of the press pundits say it really doesn’t matter if you upgrade from Windows 9x or ME to the new XP operating system. While this may be true for those who run Windows 2000, it most definitely is not true for the Windows 9x crowd.At first I was a little leery of installing this system on my computer, but after reading a lot of the literature, and running the Upgrade Assistant available at various sites, I decided to give XP Home a try. I rigorously followed the instructions right down to removing programs which might interfere with installation and began the process. Ninety minutes or so later, I had XP installed, and another hour or so let me reload my Norton Systemworks 2002 and Norton Internet Security 2002. I also installed Roxio’s Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum – this program required a patch from the Roxio web site.As far as hardware goes, the only item that seemed to present a problem was my Visioneer 6100 USB scanner which XP said was incompatible. However, another download of software from Visioneer solved this problem.Now I have a system which doesn’t bog down, no matter how many programs I have open. It is totally stable – the only reason to reboot is if you have turned off your computer. I have had no more “blue screen” crashes, and have left my computer running for several days at a time.If you have the system to handle it – (I would highly recommend at least 256 MB RAM) Windows XP Home will definitely improve your computing experience!One final note – the Activation process truly does not ask for any personal information, and if you already have a Hotmail or MSN account – you can use this for registering the program as well.
7 people found this helpful
Busy mom –
I can’t find a place to ask questions but I am wondering if this comes with Microsoft office on it or would I have to buy that separate? Also, If you buy it used can you use it if it needs a password from Microsoft or are they going to say its been used already and you can’t download it?
One person found this helpful
Thomas Cunnally –
I really like this Operating System and I am big fan of Microsoft going back to DOS 3.1 and using all of their subsequent updates. This is the best, but has one big caveat. It is a good idea to run the Windows preinstallation free software to make sure your hardware and software is compatible to Windows XP. I had to get new Anti-Virus Software and a lot of IBM’s preloaded programs will not run on Windows XP i.e. PC Doctor, IBM Web Access and a few others. I would also add more RAM to run Windows XP; at least 256MB. RAM is very inexpensive and 256MB 133MHz NP SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Upgrade is on sale at IBM.COM.However if you upgrade Windows ME to Windows XP Home Edition (Upgrade) there may be driver issues as I experienced and now have to remove both Windows ME and Windows XP Home Edition (Upgrade) and install an original Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.
2 people found this helpful
Bill Tarin –
I am somewhat suprised at the negative responses to this product. I have XP Pro on my desktop for about two months now. I have had absolutely no problems, even with some useful old software from Win 95 times. And I bought a new laptop (Dell) which came preinstalled with XP Home. It runs flawlessly. Again, I have put on some old programs that I like. I have yet to have a crash on either of these machines. I always hated Win 98 since on my desktop, and an old laptop, the machines frequently froze up and I received several times a day the nasty message “You have performed an illegal operation”. I kept checking the door for the police to show up. The internet was always shutting down while I was working. I had to reinstall Win98 on both machines at least once a month. I was ready to go back to MAC. I have been using Personal Computers since before the IBM PC and always hated DOS and Windows. I spent many years with Mac at home, and DOS and Windows at work. But now I believe I might be sold on this one. I honestly believe the complainers are not seriously looking into what they are putting on their machines. If something does not work in the least bit, then by all means take it off before damage is caused. I have had about four OLD programs that XP did not like, and I can live without them. I immediately removed them completely and have had no problems. I had similar experiences with WIN98 and discarded the offending programs. I am extremely careful about what software I download from the internet. I am very cautious. My only complaint about any software would likely be the price, but I have no control over that. But I do carefully choose my vendors.
8 people found this helpful
Charles R. Ayers –
I already had this, but it took up a lot of memory which was relieved by the newer version.
Val –
Ok
Edward Strouhal –
I just got through with using it on three computers and it worked just fine on two of the three. I had to reinstall on one of them, but I think that it was a computer problem. it worked fine on the second install. I will probably will buy from this supplier again very soon.
TRAN Tan –
Le Cd d’installation était défectueux. Écran bleu pendant l’installation donc impossible de l’installer.Je ne le recommande pas ou peut être c’était juste une malchance.
freetextpal –
I recently used this copy to reinstall and had no problems. The Key was fine, and all files installed with no errors.
6 people found this helpful
David Gonzalez M –
It also include the latest version of common programs like MSN Explorer Internet Explorer 6.0 Windows Media Player 8.0 Another important Xp feature is that it starts fast………..really fast and it load the programs fast too I promise… you wont be dissapointed
One person found this helpful
David Wilson –
This review is based on release candidate 2 (RC2). Can I say anything but Kudos? The new interface is intuitive to the max. It’s a big step above former versions of Windows and even a cut above Macs. Stability is, well, I can’t get it to crash. Compatibility is phenomenal. DOS, Win 3.1 and Win9x programs run without a problem (remember, this is based on the NT file system and kernel, not the DOS-based file system and kernel). This is what Windows was meant to be when version 1.0 came out. OK, it took 9 years to get it to this level but, now that it’s where it’s meant to be, there is no reason not to get it if your computer will run it. Most people will be satisfied with the home version. If you have a business or are a real computer geek, then you may want the Pro version. Installation is a snap (takes about an hour) and, if you decide that it’s not for you, it uninstalls easily.For me there’s no going back. I think that you’ll feel the same way once you try it.
18 people found this helpful
Les Geurin –
Where do I start. I originally purchased Windows Vista to run on my newly built PC Intel QX6700 Core 2 extreme quad processor, Zalman CNPS 9700 to cool the CPU, 4 gigs of Corsair Dominator ram DDR2-800, 2 – 150G Raptor X’s in raid 0, with 2 Nvidia 8800GTX’s in SLI configuration, with Creative SB XFI Fata1ty Pro sound card all snuggled into EVGA 680i SLI Mobo Ver A, encased in a Silverstone TJ09. 24 inch Samsung Syncmaster monitor. One year now and Vista still has driver issues and hangs up all the time. I keep the drivers update all the time and run plenty of security software. I purchased Windows XP Pro for it’s absolutely stable platform extensive driver compatability with added cards and input output devices. Yes Vista has DX10 well it just isn’t as important as the best stable platform. Besides DX9c works pretty darn good itself. Service Pack 3 is due out in a couple of weeks and may very well be Microsofts last major update for Windows XP. I think I will run Windows XP at least until MS can get their next platform out Windows 7 somtime on 2010 or more likley 2011. I hope you are able to get this software before it is completely unavailable. Windows XP Pro is rock solid better than that other computer companies operating system.
4 people found this helpful
Kenneth Barnsley –
Remember that this software is Original Equipment Manufacturer software. It cannot be used to upgrade from Windows 98SE. There is no upgrade software on this disc. You can do one of two things.1) Get your hard drive partitioned and then load Windows XP into the new partition and make your computer into a dual boot (multiboot) machine.2) Wipe your hard disk and install Windows XP (Clean install).I ended up getting someone to do a clean install for me, because of problems with an ethernet interface board which was not compatible with my old motherboard.I found a book called Windows XP Inside Out usefull (ISBN-10: 0-7356-2044-X).Do not be tempted to install Windows XP alongside your old operating system. You can do this, I did.This review has been typed on the machine running this software.
NoVA guy –
As far as I’m concerned, the bells and whistles accompanying any OS from Microsoft after XP don’t do me significant good – they may be necessary for compatibility with newer apps, and only that will drag me kicking and screaming away from XP. I’m a Macintosh person to begin with, but the later Macintoshes are dual-boot, so (if you buy a Microsoft Windows OS) you can run PC apps in native code. Enter XP, stage right. It’s stable – it doesn’t crash NEARLY as often as do subsequent generations of Microsoft OS’s. And with Service Pack 2, it’s much more bug-free. I’m as content as I’m likely to get, using Microsoft…
3 people found this helpful
TJ –
I did not get an xp disc with my pc,so to format the hard drive this program got me back to a fresh start. No fancy packing to throw away just the disc.Installed without any trouble, just had to find a free program off the net to run movie maker.It does just what I wanted to opperate XP.
G. Hess –
we all remember how XP rather sucked when it first came out. but after the service packs, it runs smoothly, is widely supported and is really the only operating system i want to use for years to come.
One person found this helpful
Joe Brawn –
This “very stable” operating system finally has solved my Home PC problems for life. We have two computers for the 4 of us at home, finally everything is so easy: managing different users independently with all security (nobody can touch my files or change my settings any more!!, !!YES!!), recognizing home LAN, sharing printers, recognizing new hardware, easy photo albums, excellent with Digital Camera, and best of all, the support from Microsoft… yes, they are finally giving fast and excellent support!!! I’m amazed with Microsoft overall improvement.I bough Windows XP professional a moth ago for one of the computers, I’m so happy now, I’ll by the second. It pays the price. Also, I made my 82 year old father buy Win-XP Pro and now I can take control of his computer from my home (or everywhere), and helping or teaching him very easily how to do things.If you have old software that runs on 640x480x256 colors, don’t worry it will run, at least almost all of my children’s old games, run without problem, some of them didn’t used to run on Win98.My advice: End that old daily pain, go for Windows XP Professional!! you don’t have to wait.
6 people found this helpful
G. Kriscenski –
Good product. Did what I expected of it. Totally satisfied. Decent value for the money. I do not regret purchasing this product from the vendor.
One person found this helpful
RLGray –
I was really upset when I let a classmate borrow my original XP pro disc. Then acted like I never gave it to her to borrow. Thx for providing this inexpensive substitute. I’m complete now 🙂
Steve H. –
Old pc came with XP. Great! New pc came with Vista. Not so great. New pc now has XP! Nuf said!!!
6 people found this helpful
Alex Paradis –
I love Windows XP and HP DV9000 (originally Vista). I found that i can downgrade to most Operating Systems its like a computer simulator but real its worked only on HP DV9000 so far. I always go back to Windows XP through
2 people found this helpful
Bobby L –
Wow! Those are the only words I can use to describe my new Windows XP Home Upgrade. My computer is about 2.5 years old and originally came installed with Windows ME. It was always locking up and becoming unstable and I would have to reboot it quite often. I actually reinstalled ME twice and when it was a fresh install it worked pretty well. I read all the reviews about how great XP was etc so I decided to give it a try. Since installing it my system works so much better. It’s almost like I have a new computer. I’ve had very little problems with programs becoming unstable and locked up and the very few that I’ve had I just close them down and they don’t affect the rest of the computer system. Installation was easy. It took about 2 hours for my computer to install this program. I had to go to HP’s web site to get a couple of drivers for an old HP scanner that I had but that was no problem. Overall I wish I would have gotten this upgrade a long time ago. Definitly worth the price of the upgrade!!!!
3 people found this helpful
Orosz Marcell –
I’m so surprised by this product that I can’t find the words… first of all read my story and then you’ll know why I’m so surprised. I bought a new computer last week and tried to install Windows Me on it. You can read my experiences on that page, I was nervous and couldn’t understand why my computer didn’t work the way I wanted it to work and why an OS that’s planned to serve the needs of a player doesn’t support hardware that’s for playing. I was so confused with Me that I decided to try and buy XP Home Edition.It comes as a total revelation to me. Undoubtedly, it is THE OS that every home user needs. The installation process was easy, I had absolutely no problems with it, it finished in 30 minutes and now it is running. The look is great, everything is easy to install. The most surprising fact is that though the looks are great, this time the core is stable as it comes from Windows 2000 (the NT line).I had Win 2000 before Me on my old computer and I have to tell you that it worked without crashing for 15 months. After taking a look at XP’s features I can surely tell it will run without complications for the next 100 years. Though it’s demanding on harware you should know that the minimum systems sold nowadays meet the requierments of XP. From the price I bought a computer 3 years ago (P2 350 with 64 MB RAM) I could buy last week a P3 866 with 768 MB RAM. This suits perfectly the needs of XP. This means you don’t have to worry if you buy a new computer. On older systems however it won’t run so smoothly as on this one, for those systems I wouldn’t advise this OS. For new systems anyway this is the choice.Hardware support is simply unbelievable, it recognised everything and didn’t have to install any drivers for anything and this includes a video card, a sound card, a CD-ROM, a CD-RW, a webcam, a scanner and a printer. It had all the drivers I needed to run these things and the XP software for the webcam is 1000 times as useful as the one provided by the manufacturer. Unbeliavebale, isn’t it?So all Me and 98 users, if your computer meets XP’s needs, it’s time to change your OS. You’ll have the same good expereiences I’ve had with XP and wonder why Microsoft couldn’t make this OS before. It works the way you want it to work, it does the things you want it to do. After Windows Me (which was the most unpleasant surprise from Microsoft) this is a complete revelation.
6 people found this helpful
Conny Åkesson –
Xp Professional.. Did get this just too get my old PC games working properly.Run it whit a i5 8gb and it is fast..Perfect for old games..
2 people found this helpful
E. Wright –
After viewing the RC1, I can state with some confidence that this product is great and I would highly recommend purchasing it. With great added functions, notably video editing, this is the complete home entertainment system. You will love using this product, buy it today!
One person found this helpful
bryan chalker –
I have been fortunate enough to be a beta tester for this product, though I did not initially install the beta on my drive, after hearing about the “activation” clause. I won’t get into that “feature” until the end, since it’s the most talked aboutI have been a user of DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, 98, and ME. My favorite OS, however, has been Windows 2000 Professional. After severe crashes, and abysmal memory management in 98 and Me, Win2000 provided a staple platform, which ran my most used applications (Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Office 2000, Flash 5) without a problem. It could be said that XP is the culmination of the best of WinME and Win2000.Now, I had never been a fan of the “appearance” of Windows, (Mac OS 9 – and 10- had the trophy for the most attractive GUI) but the look had grown a bit stale…until Windows XP.On installation, you notice that the beginning has a look of WinME – with it’s installation wizard – but the second part of the installation looks like Windows 2000 – with it’s DOS look. That is the end of the physical similarities.During the installation, it picked up all of my components with no problem, and had all of the drivers needed, including my Network card, and monitor. At first boot-up (which is about half the Windows 2000 wait on my Athlon 1.2Ghz), you notice an attractive boot splash screen, which then brings you to the first major feature:After setting up and selecting your profile, you come to the main screen. Built with a cleaner, highly customizable GUI, Windows XP can be either exciting for someone who loves to tweak, or a bit intimidating to those who don’t (Be aware of that before going in).The start menu is different (though you can revert to the “Classic” style), in layout and function. It provides full access to the main parts you need. The requisite “Start” menu has been revised to include My Computer, Network Neighborhoods, and/or whatever else you may want. It’s quite customizable.XP Useful features:Not built on the older DOS engine- Compatibility mode – allows setting programs, which may no be native to XP, to run in 95/98/ME/NT/2000 “mode”. Great feature, and it has worked on all programs I have tried.- Enhanced battery life for laptops by:a) Lid Power. Display is shut down when “lid” (screen) is closed.b) LCD Dimming. When using battery power, the display is dimmed, and brightness is restored when plugged into AC.- Device driver rollback – a wonderful feature which allows you to “roll-back” to the previous driver, in case you have a conflict with your newly installed one. Allows beta-testing drivers.- Search Companion – much more advanced (and needed) search feature.- ClearType – much more precise and clean look for LCD and laptop displays. Also looks great on typical monitors.System Restore – carried over from WinME, this feature allows “points” to be created, in order to restore system setting in case you run into problems. Timesaving.- Completely re-designed GUI- Customized Desktops – allows multiple “profiles” to be set up (husband, wife, and kids for example) which retain settings for icon placement, wallpaper, icons shown, and more. This is great if one of you likes a cluttered (i.e. save everything to desktop J) desktop, and another likes a clean one. In my case, my wife doesn’t want to see all of my icons for my programs, just the one little game she plays all the time. This feature gives XP some personality that has been missing.XP Fairly Useful Features:- CD Burning – Nice inclusion of basic CD burning capabilities, but it must be said, that “basic” means “basic.” Not hybrid Mac/PC burns, no on-the-fly burning, VCD, etc. Get Nero 5.5.5.1 if you want great burning software.- Windows Messenger – MS answer to AOL Instant Messenger, allows quick connection to friends, and allows file trading. But it’s also annoying. It takes a toll on the system resources, so you may find yourself disabling it (like I did ;-).- Self-contained Firewall – though not as robust as third-party ones (ZoneAlarm, Norton, etc.), it is adequate for most users.XP Misleading/Irritating Features:- DVD playback – this would be a nice feature…it existed. As it is, however, you need a third-party CODEC, in order to view DVDs.Microsoft Media Player – MP3 ripping/playing is relegated to 96-bitrate, due to “protecting copyrights” of CDs. You must get the Plus! Pack in order to do higher bitrate ripping. It’s ironic that the WMA (Microsoft’s own format) can be ripped to and played at higher bitrates.Stability:Anyone familiar with Windows 2000/NT, will be impressed with XP’s stability. I have had to reboot only a couple of times, through the Beta and final versions, and then only due to my motherboard settings.Users of Win95/98/ME will be very happy to know that they will not have the conflicts/crashes which plagues those OSs.Compatibility info:Some of my Software (all but one worked with no problem)Photoshop 6Dreamweaver 4Fireworks 4Flash 5Cute FTP 1.0 ProNTI CDEasy Creator 5 Deluxe (Problem. Error pop-ups (missing file) when opening. Re-installed WITHOUT Direct CD program. Fixed)Some of my Hardware (all but one worked with no problem)Asus Geforce MX 7100 video cardKDS VS-190 monitorNetgear FA311 NIC cardSony 4x4x32 CDRWSoundBlaster Live! 5.1 sound card (I did have a problem with this card at first. System would reboot with page-fault errors. I removed-rebooted-reinstalled-rebooted, and updated the drivers – Fixed the problem)Athlon 1.2Ghz CPUAsus A7V133 RAID motherboardFrom here you are on your own, but believe me, it is quite a bit of fun to get to know this OS. NOTE: Microsoft has release it’s first bug fix/update…SP1. Contains numerous fixes, including the SB Live! 5.1…
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83Photography –
This did exactly what it was supposed to. I’m sure I don’t need to explain XP to anyone. Never had a problem.
Mark –
As the title suggests, XP works!Had Vista pre-installed on my Acer Aspire 9300 and it’s been the most awful experience of technology EVER.It had Blue screen at least once a day, was slow, had a mind of its own and made me break a key from sheer frustration after hitting it (and throwing it across the room).Do you really want so much trouble just to do a fancy scroll between screens and have a fancy clock.XP is stable, easy, reliable and doesn’t eat up your computers resources just to operate.Installed easily on my laptop and now it works like a dream, If only everything was this simple.Whoever was in charge for Vista development should be sacked or shot (whatever the cheapest).
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loowood2 on YT –
Owning this disk has saved my arse so many times. Well worth the price and you can upgrade online to Windows 7 Professional if you want to use the XP Virtual Consol it a free download at Micro soft if you have the W-7 Pro version, this is the least expensive way to get that all done.
Juan –
La clave necesaria para activarlo era incorrecta, aunque hubiese la pegatina, por lo cual el cd no sirve para nada.Saludos
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patrick coughlin –
Save your money and go to Pc riverAnd get it free win xp sp 3 workedGreat an legal got a cracked code .Working great on a 15 year old hp dv 4000 laptop . All updates done .Passed certification .
John C. Marshall –
good deal
Evelyn Cash –
I was pleasantly surprised to find this. Good price. Received in a timely manner. A few glitches during installation but was able to resolve them.
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leah –
Buying this disk was a last ditch effort to save my computer and it worked. The guy who i purchased the CD from was very helpful and answered my questions about installing the CD. one thing to remember is that as soon as you buy and receive the CD note down the product key before you lose it.
Roush Family –
like i said old or new it still work`s and any compuiter cause i redone couple of mine and it worked
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RICK GILBERT –
I was happy with my purchase as it was easy to install so there are no complaints.
Reg –
Bought this item awhile ago and installed nice and smooth, no problems what so ever.
Richard D Thompson –
great item
LG7128 –
got the product, got it installed no problems. Very happy with the customer service
Andre Da Costa –
Windows XP home is a operating system from Microsoft that finally defines stability and ease of use into one. If you are thinking about upgrading from Windows 98, go straight ahead, if you are still using Windows ME, please immediately upgrade. This operating is very easy to use with a redesigned start menu that provides easier access to programs and accessories. More stable because it is built upon the Windows NT kernel so it won’t crash but your applications will software apps weren’t built on NT, only the Operating System, so you can’t get everything perfect! But this operating system is really worth the buy you won’t regret it trust me. With soft edged Windows and rich icon pictorials this operating system really makes digital media a lot of fun. Plus the multi-user settings in Windows XP makes it a good purchase, so everyone in the family can have their own settings without interupting other peoples files and personal settings. People have been asking Microsoft for years to merge both the ease of from 98 and the stability of NT, now they have it, why not take it. And their just too many features to talk about here! Trust me you won’t regret it.
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K. Kainula –
I had windows 95 for 4 years then I got windows 98 for about half a year. Then I bought a new computer and it had XP on it. I was a little suspicious because of all the people saying it was buggy. But I have never had a problem yet. Very good program with lots of little goodies that make me very happy.
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HappyUser –
Needed it to run some older software that won’t function on the later Windows OS.
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Think Geek..It pays! –
Ease of installation, EXTREMELY user friendly, incredible multi-tasking ability, smooth page transitions and stable system are only the beginning of the positives I could mention. As a web page designer I have been totally impressed with this OS. Having run everything from TRS-80 to WIN 2000 this is hands down the most functional and “no brainer” OS you can find. After 8 months use I have not had one problem I could mention. The wizards in this program are there anytime you have a question and if you run a faulty program the system will not go down with it. With “System Restore”, even if you install a bad program, you can instantly return to your previous settings. No more fear about crashing or locking up your system! I could list all the specifics I like about XP but suffice to say if you try it you won’t look back.
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Frank Z –
I spent about 3 months fighting with the Vista that was pre-installed on my laptop until I finally broke down and decided to downgrade to XP. It took me about a day to get my laptop operating to my satisfaction but I have to say it was WELL WORTH IT. Within 24 hours, I had VERY VISIBLE IMPROVEMENTS IN PERFORMANCE that came from downgrading from Vista to XP. If you own Vista and are struggling with it like I was, I highly recommend “downgrading”. If your results are anything like mine, you will find this to be more of an upgrade than anything.
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Wendell Wilson –
I bought two XP Pros. One is for me and the other is for my son. Our laptops run Vista.I bought these for insurance if Windows 7 falls flat on Bill Bates’ face.
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D –
This was the right product for my friend. I thought the price was great and it arrived sooner than scheduled. You really can’t do too much better than that.
Erica Ford –
With the introduction of XP, it is going to be harder and harder to switch or complain. Yes, we all know of the blue screen of death, but that happens so infrequently with XP that for all practical purposes, this is an operating system to be proud of. Most likely though it will be the app that crashes, and if that happens, you still have to exit the program and restart it. The programs most likely to crash are the big ones, and big problems take a long time to load. So it’s almost like waiting for the computer to restart, and that means the time wasted is still the same, but at least it’s not the operating system that crashed.XP home is nice and stable and I recommend it to anyone on Windows 98 or ME or earlier. XP is not that much different from Windows 2000 but cosmetically it offers a few nice enhancements.
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Oldwetcat –
I am a longtime user of PC’s all the way back to DOS 3.0 ( I’m old!). This is by far the most stable, complete and easy to use version of Windows yet. It is designed for modern PC’s with fast processors and a lot of RAM, but if you have the system resources this is the OS to use. Graphics are the sharpest and tasks such as CD burning, pictures and internet access is built in. This OS also has the largest driver database imaginable, almost all devices load and function automaticly. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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D. Johnson –
Microsoft has hit a home-run with this operating system. I have installed it on 7 different systems–HP, Dell, and custom-built units–ranging from a 5-year old Pentium II 266MHz with 224 MB RAM to P4 1.6 GHz with 512MB RAM. I have four more lined up for installation. All the XP systems are stable and vastly improved over NT, ’98 or ME. The users are unanimously happy. And, no, I don’t work for Microsoft!Several things should be done before you decide to upgrade to Windows XP.1. Run the diagnostic that you can download from Microsoft (it is also on the XP CD) and determine which of your hardware and software might not be compatible. Make sure that you have at least a Pentium II 233MHz with 256MB RAM. You can get by with 192MB, but I would not go lower. RAM is cheap… 2. Go to the websites of the manufacturers of your peripherals and see whether they have new Windows XP drivers, or whether XP contains native driver support. Download the new ones if they have them and put them on a CD-RW for later use. Check the websites of your favorite software and see whether it is compatible or whether there are XP-related patches.3. Back up your data. If you use Outlook Express for e-mail, save your entire Outlook Express directory. Export your address book to a CSV text file. Export your Favorites from Internet Explorer. Save all your directories with your own data files. Use a CD-RW to do this if you have one. The export functions are under File/Export in most applications.4. Always do a clean install so you can completely get rid of all the corruption in your current setup. This means booting from the Windows XP CDROM. To do that you will probably have to enter the BIOS/Setup and change your boot sequence to put the CD-ROM drive first.5. Once you have booted to the XP CD-ROM, follow the instructions to delete your existing partition(s), create a new partition, and install XP on the new NTFS partition. I recommend a single NTFS partition for the entire hard drive.5. When installation is complete, go to Start/Windows Update, and go online and get the latest Windows XP updates, including all current security patches for Internet Explorer.6. If your motherboard has on-board sound chips, XP might not support the sound. You might have to disable the on-board sound (in the BIOS) and install a sound card. You can probably use an ISA or PCI SoundBlaster card from an old computer if your have one. Otherwise, you can buy a SoundBlaster Live Value PCI (OEM) card on-line at several places …7. Once you have completed the XP installation, using that CD-RW you created in step 2, just use the import functions in Outlook Express (Import Other Address Book, and Import Messages from an Outlook Express Store) and Internet Explorer to import them into the new setup. The Import wizards are in each application at File/Import. Use the Help button if you have questions…Update: July 5, 2002I have done several more installations since my original review, and my overall evaluation has not changed. This is a terrific operating system. Virtually all the problems that I read about here are because people did not do their preliminary steps and prepare for the upgrade. Here are a few more guidelines that will help with your installation:1. If you have a laptop that will connect to a corporate LAN, don’t use XP Home Edition, use XP Professional.2. If you have a home Peer-to-Peer network with extensive file security/privacy requirements, use XP Professional.3. ALWAYS check the website of your PC manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer, as appicable, to see if there is an updated BIOS available BEFORE you install XP. If there is one, carefully follow the instructions to flash/update your BIOS. Then, go to step 1 in my original review and follow those steps.
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H Diva –
Old review
Katherine Leake –
Enjoyed getting this product. It was exactly what I ordered and easy to install. It is so stable to use and I do not have problems as I have had on the other Windows XP Professional.
Robert R. Bullard –
I received exactly what was requested, fully operational.
A. Boltz –
From the day I got my laptop, I was impressed with this version of Windows. I’ve had Windows 3.11, Win95, Win98, and Win2000, and this one is definitely the best – no question about it in my mind. It seems others have questioned it in their reviews, but I’ll tell you why this product really is a must-have!Compatibility. This is something new users might not always consider – your operating system needs to work all of the programs you have and will get, your printer, etc. This is not a problem for WinXP! For hardware, it has the most comprehensive database of drivers included with an operating system to date, so it should work with your hardware. For software, new software will be designed for it and old software will work as well because you can actually tell WinXP to run a program under Win98 mode, or Win95 mode, etc.Usability. Installing hardware? It’s easy – especially with USB. USB is finally realized in WinXP! I just plugged in my printer to the computer and before I could do anything, it give me a little message “New hardware has been detected.” Then, it displays “An HP Deskjet 812c has been detected. Please wait…” Finally, it displays “Your printer is now ready for you to use.” I didn’t press a button! Maybe if you have hardware from 5+ years ago, it wouldn’t be as easy (that’s a two-year-old printer, though). But generally, Microsoft has done a great deal of work to write things in plain English. Its control panel used to be a place for only tech experts, but now it’s understandable to any user.Aesthetics. Say “goodbye” to drab, gray rectangles! I always thought Windows looked too much business, not enough personality. Now, some reviews have indicated that their personalities clashed with WinXP’s out-of-box personality, but Windows includes many themes and I’m sure one of them would match anyone’s personality. I’m just crazy about the rounded corners of everything. Also, I think it gives everything a larger feeling of depth – the feeling of more room makes things look less cluttered to me.Multimedia. WinXP seems to have really been built with multimedia in mind. For folders with images and movies in them, you can set the fold to display as a slideshow (with the icons at the bottom and it displayed above), as thumbnails, or your standard views (list, icons, etc). For movies, WinXP includes Windows Movie Maker which allows you to edit and organize your movies. Media Player really is multimedia convergence at its best. From this one program, you can watch movie files, DVDs, organize and listen to music, and now it will actually burn CDs. Speaking of burning CDs, all you need to do now is drag files onto the CD burner drive icon and WinXP makes a list of things that you want to burn onto the CD and will then do it at the press of a button.Remote Assistance. I hope people take advantage of this great feature. You can let a technical support person or friend remotely control your computer! First of all, don’t worry about people doing without your authorization – Microsoft knew that would be a risk and has taken extraordinary measures to ensure that doesn’t happen. But with remote assistance, an expert can show you how to do something or solve a problem on your computer while they’re thousands of miles away!User Switching. Does more than one person use your computer? WinXP makes it feel as though each user has his or her own computer! “My Documents” really become your documents as you have your own folder that other users can’t see unless you let them. There’s nothing more an OS can do to assist multi-user computers – computer time allotments are still your problem : ).Security. You may have seen a security issue on the news with WinXP, but by the time you hear it on the news, Microsoft has already come out with a patch that fixes it – in fact, as soon as your computer goes on-line, WinXP checks for such patches and will automatically download and install them! WinXP was built on the Win2000 engine, so a high level of security is a given.Experts Welcome. As a computer science major, I know that I always shudder at the thought that the ability to access features will be sacrificed for user-friendliness. Now, WinXP is user-friendly, very user-friendly if you ask me. However, with the click of a few options, experts still have access to all the features they’ve had in previous versions of Windows (in fact, you can even configure WinXP to look like older versions – of course, I prefer the new look).One Warning: Microsoft gives minimum requirements for your computer – listen to them (especially have 128MB of RAM). Performance will either be slow or non-existent!As I read some of these other reviews, I couldn’t help but think – are these people speaking of the same product that I am? Windows XP is by far the greatest edition of Windows. It’s great for new users and old users alike. I just can’t say enough about how great this product is! This review doesn’t cover everything either (check out Microsoft.com for more info)!
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Kenj –
Works as says on packet
kzayne –
I like the product but my son never got it .Went many months of following up AND NEVER GOT ANY SATISFACTION,NOR MY MY MONEY BACK ,SAID WAS SHIPPED BY OUTSIDE VENDER. THIS WAS 2 YEARS OR THREE YEARS AGO.
kangarookirb –
I’ve been really impressed with this release of Windows. Couple it with the the latest Service Pack 2 and it really shines. I work as a technician at a computer repair shop, and let me tell you it is by far the easiest version of Microsoft Windows to support. 1. It’s driver database is outstanding. I get so amazed when I plug in a device and it automatically installs it. 2. I’m also impressed with the stability of this version. Remember the blue screen that you always got in earlier versions?? It’s basically gone!! 3. The built-in popup blocker included with service pack 2 does an excellent job of blocking popups. My popups are gone!! 4. It also does a fine job of backwards compatibility. I’ve already ran OLD ms-dos programs on my XP machine just for the kicks. 5. And the Windows Restore capability is awesome. I’ve fixed a problem by simply restoring it to yesterday. These are just a few of the many features of Windows XP. All in all, I’m well pleased. Buy it.
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Chad –
First, let’s define what Windows XP is and is not.It is NOT an upgrade to Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, nor even Windows Millennium Edition. It IS an updated and enhanced version of Windows 2000 (which is why it is referred to as Windows NT 5.1 since Windows 2000 was Windows NT 5.0)It is a better operating system. Those of you that have been using the home-user version of Windows (that’d be 95, 98, etc.) have no idea of the performance increase. Windows 2000 was a GREAT platform and Windows XP is simply an improved Windows 2000 with a contemporary and colorful interface thrown on top. If you don’t like the new look of Windows XP, well, like most Microsoft products you can choose to view it in Classic Mode.I have heard the complaints of it being an expensive software package. Before jumping to this conclusion and deciding to stick to Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, or Me please bear in mind: This is an OPERATING SYSTEM. It runs your entire computer from the hardware layer all the way up to the application layer. Did you think it was only going to cost a few dollars? Common sense people. Microsoft had to develop this and has to support this. 95% of the home PCs in the world run Microsoft Operating Systems, that’s a LOT of liability to assume and they do it with a REASONABLE cost to the consumers.If you’re worried about your hardware not being compatible. I wouldn’t lose sleep over that. ALL my hardware was detected and installed upon initial installation of Windows XP with NO problems or glitches. We’ve upgraded 20 workstations at work to it and they too experienced NO hardware problems. Yes, some of your hardware (especially the hardware from non-mainstream manufacturers) will not have drivers built into Windows XP nor will the manufacturer have updated drivers. This is NOT Microsoft’s fault. They beta tested this platform for MONTHS and MONTHS and some manufacturers simply didn’t take the initiative to write new drivers for their hardware. Please note, Windows XP is here, it is being shipped with new PCs, and those hardware manufacturers WILL write new drivers or they will no longer be selling hardware to the home user.It comes down to Market saturation. Sooner or later you’ll have to buy it and upgrade anyway simply because the games and programs you love to use will only work on XP one of these days.I would most definitely recommend this product to both home users and professionals. It is a well performing operating systems with numerous advantages over previous Microsoft operating systems.
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James M. Kashmanian Jr. –
Just what I needed!
J.L. SMITH –
It ain’t easy using WXP after 20 years on a Mac! But, needed the SW to run a PC only package for business.
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Matt Eye –
Had problems installing the OEM (no Service Pack) on Parallels Desktop after updating Mac OS Tiger, so bought this Windows XP with SP2 and have SP3 now. Works great as always.I avoided Windows Vista – heard bad things about it, but believe it has improved. Not looking forward to Windows 7 (may be better, I just don’t need it).No other version of Windows has come close to XP (IMO performance/compatibility reasons). Recommended even ten years from now (but don’t expect it to work on new hardware by then, ugh).
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Mike –
the best version of windows yet…i love it..can’t wait for thier next version…it will probly cost 400$ hahah
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lorio25 –
I have had this product for about a month. Decided to actually give in and buy a legit upgrade. I know I know, I suck for not doing it sooner. I had windows 2000 and just never wanted to waste money on a real upgrade. I’m glad I did though. All those bugs that I didn’t get the benefit of fixing with a real copy of windows are now gone. My system runs so much smoother and I am so glad I finally made the switch. I got this edition pretty cheap and it does everything i need it to. My computer has yet to mess up *knock on wood*. If you are looking to upgrade, and are looking to do it pretty cheap, I definitely think this is the way to go! This is an upgrade, so you do need to be running windows already on your cpu for this to work.
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Alireza Afsharian –
After one month using pirate copy of Windows XP, I’m very glad to purchase this, right now, I don’t have any problem and its work fine, many thanks to Mr. Bill Gates for the good product
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D. Kay –
The Windows XP operating system could not be installed on my computer because Windows systems cannot be installed if there’s a newer system already on.
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Stefan Thurow –
The best Windows ever! Combing the rock solid stability of Windows 2000 with the Home & Multimedia Features of Windows Me! That’s what I’ve been waiting for!A must have!
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Jay C. Graham –
Needed to repair desktop system. No system CD from previous installation. Got another one here for a good price. Shipping was fast. Everything I needed to get up and running again. Seller was good. Glad it was available. Now I always do a system backup CD when I get a new computer before something goes wrong.
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Wrongway Jackson –
After reading a lot of these reviews I can see that a lot of people have no idea what they’re talking about. For instance: one guy say’s that in XP you have no controle over it what so ever…..this is purly BS because the fact of the matter is, what makes this program so great is the fact that you do have controle over everything right down to the smallest detail. True! You have to know what your doing, and you have to “find” the controls yourself they just don’t jump out at you and say “here I am” but once you find the features of this OS you are in controle and I mean in “FULL” controle right down to even changing the log on screen ….(how many could do THAT in 98) I’ve been running my XP for about 4 months and not one time has it EVER crashed ….not once …and I run one hell of a lot of programs plus I’m on a cable connection and down load well over a BILLION bites a month. The ONLY drawback that I’ve seen with this OS is the fact that it is a power hungry…in other words you have to have “POWER” to run it…that means plenty of memory(at least 228) a very fast procceor (600 or more)and a super fast memory card….(I have the all in one )if you don’t have what it takes then of course you won’t be happy with it. The very best advice I can give you is check out TechTV.com here is where you’ll learn everything you need to know about computers and OS’s (no matter what your running.
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Tracy A Collins –
So far I’ve had it a couple days and I’m loving it. Its a lot smoother running than windows 98.. you need to get a couple of critical updates from Microsoft.com to help performance but there free and dont take TOO long to download… Haven’t found any problems with updating… my computer is 3years old and it runs GREAT!
todd –
I bought a new computer with Windows XP Preinstalled on it and it works fine. I Love the new interface as well as it easily identified my hardware and software perfectly. I just popped in my CD-R and it says “New Hardware Found” and installed it itself. I love thhis version of Windows, definately better than 98 or ME. Great OS.
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Tis is –
Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3, English, 1 pack DSP OEI CD .Solved all my problems in one,and it was cheap.
Amy P. –
About a year and a half ago, I bought an HP Pavilion 9600 computer that came with Windows 98. The computer often froze up, and could be restarted only by disconnecting the power. In addition, the longer it ran (even just 2 days), and especially the longer it was on-line, the slower it got (and the time display in the lower right corner would be slow, by as much as 20 minutes or so). Since I installed the Windows XP upgrade, all this has gone away. It has not frozen up once, and the clock is still accurate after 2 days of running and many hours on-line. The installation took more time than I might have expected (over an hour), but it was pretty easy, and the benefits are well worth it.FYI — I had only 128 MB RAM on my system, and upgraded it to 384 the day before installing XP. But even with 384 MB ram, Windows 98 still froze up. XP works fine with my Franklin Planner software, and with Earthlink Instant Messenger, as well as all the standard MS Office, etc.
Stephen R. Darling –
old school is better than this new crap. With vista (or mojave, which ever they are calling it now), we couldn’t download print drivers, Office, etc…product arrived as promised, no problems beyond vistjave…
David A. Naeve –
I’ve used every version of Windows, but this one beats them all! Much more compatible with other peripherals than Windows 2000, and a nice look. Just about every software manufacturer is making their software compatible with XP, too. If you are looking to install this on more than one hard drive, you have to call Microsoft to get another Product ID number. That is the ONLY downfall. Otherwise, you will love this version. Once installed, just go to the Windows Update site and download all of the updates and fixes. You’ll be glad you bought it after you start using it!
Jerry Cooke –
Goods arrived very quickly and I was up and running within the hour! No instructions come with OEM software, so you should have some experience of installing Windows before you purchase this product.
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Mike Horne –
This works fine on a mac, some people have had some issues but follow this method.Run boot camp and follow the instructions to prepare the xp partition, don’t download the additional drivers but choose to use one supplied on your OSX disk, Install xp and when you format the partition (my partition was left at 20GB) make sure you select BOOTCAMP as the installation/partition or you will have problems. The rest of the installation is a breeze.Once installed you wil need drivers for sound, video, wifi, keyboard & lots of other drivers to make XP use the mac hardware, simpy insert your OSX disk and follow the instructions.Once installed leave your mac on and your windows updates will be installed.
Lester N Rogers –
I’m one of the Windows Preview Program participants and have used Windows XP Beta 2, Release Candidate 1 & 2 and have been most satisfied. If you’re looking for an OS with the stability and robustness of NT/2000 and the compatibility of the Windows 9x family, your wait is nearly over. Come October 25, you’ll do well to upgrade to Windows XP!
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Mr D Barton –
Ok
James Schoonmaker –
Most people who have used Microsoft operating systems at home (and that’s most of us) are going to be familiar with their 9x line of OS’s- Windows 95, 98, and Millenium Edition (ME). While each has boasted new features, none has really improved on stability. ME is nearly as crash-prone as 95.Windows XP solves this problem. Microsoft has long had a parallel line of operating systems for the office, the NT line, consisting of Windows NT and Windows 2000. For the office, Microsoft judged that stability was more important than bells and whistles- thus, the NT line didn’t blue screen (as much), but didn’t support a lot of the features that home users want.With XP, the two lines have been merged (mostly), and the best of both worlds appear in this OS. It is extremely stable, but still has all of the features that home users want, as well as introducing new ones. In fact, for a lot of new games and to take advantage of new hardware, it will be necessary to have XP.Installation is fairly easy, as most every driver you’ll need comes preloaded. This really cuts down on the amount of setup you’ll need to do. The biggest issue will probably be compatability, both in terms of hardware and software. You may have to upgrade older hardware. Luckily, XP will tell you this before installation. Microsoft has a compatibility checker on their website which will allow you to check if your software will run on XP. Using this is highly recommended- there’s nothing worse than upgrading and finding out your favorite piece of software no longer works.All in all, XP is the operating system we’ve all been waiting for- fast and stable without cutting features.
Mario –
Il software non è aggiornabile in quanto Microsoft ha bloccato tutti gli aggiornamenti dal 2014.La licenza è OEM quindi, riceverete il solo CD e non la custodia come da foto.
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Christopher Gerrald –
I regard Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as one of the best software ever presented. In comparison to other softwares, the XP by far exceeds any limit, thereby making it the software of the century. Overall, I think every PC user should try and grab a copy of this versatile software. Nuff said.
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Ava D. –
I’ve been running XP for one year and I’ve never had one problem with this operating system. I play games, websurf and do personal finance, etc on my home PC and XP handles everything without a glitch. XP is a must have for any home computer.
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Dan Kratzer –
A+++++++++++
willie c. jeter –
Worked good for me! Seller was professional and courteous with prompt delivery of my product!
Donald Berkey –
this product works great, it is a nice replacement of the default vista that came installed on my laptop. it was a little tricky finding some of the drivers but it was well worth it in the end. it was able to ship nice and quickly and was rather easy to install when it got here.
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LewisAK –
My new Dell, 8200, desktop came pre-installed with XP, and after using it for a half a month it has been very, very stable and the look of the operating system is really great. The OS can be in your face at times, but you can change the way everything looks and make many things nonexistent so you never see them.The OS starts really fast, and I have not seen the dreaded blue screen at all. Also, my application opening times have much faster than with Windows98 or Windows Me.After getting the feel of the OS I decided to upgrade my, Dell, laptop, which was running Windows Me. The upgrade went very, very smooth, and I did not have any trouble during the install. After having the new OS on my laptop just for a few days I have not seen the constant Windows Me crash, and my laptop starts faster, my applications run quicker, and my computer looks really cool with XP on it. The only draw back that I have noticed with XP on my laptop is that it really uses a lot more memory usage than Windows Me. If you have only 64MB on your laptop, which is what I have, I would suggest upgrading your memory before or after you upgrade.In conclusion, I would really suggest buying Windows XP because it really is Microsoft’s best home version of Windows yet, and it is a really solid product.
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Sean O’Connell –
(…)StabilitySo the only reason I wanted Windows XP is for the stability. Every thing else is just a bonus so I will cover the stability issue first. I was going to wait a week to write my review but after two days I can’t wait. My computer is running GREAT!!! No restarts, no errors, no problems. Of any kind!! Enough said. I can’t say more about it. It seems I have a new computer. I am not even worried about upgrading anymore. (…)SpeedMy computer runs MUCH faster! It actually seems like I have 384 megs of RAM now. Everything is running clean and smooth. My web pages load in a snap. I am not so worried about DSL anymore. I still want it but before I needed it. Every program I have run so far as opened before I can blink. Enough said. It is fast!!ActivationI know everyone is concerned about this. I was also but my computer crashed so much I didn’t care. After installing Windows XP you can either activate immediately or in 30 days. I chose 30 days because I was so excited to see what XP can do. I activated and registered later the same day. You can either phone in the activation or do it online. I did it online. Since I registered also I filled out 1 form with my name, address, and email. Clicke ok. Done. Less than 30 seconds.Software ConflictsWhen installing XP it will check for software that may not work. About 10 applications were found. Mostly little stuff. Nothing I really ever use. Some I didn’t want anymore. XP still installed. Those programs that started automatically weren’t included but that is better for me. Stuff you wouldn’t care about.Hardware DetecterWhen I first installed XP I unplugged my scanner due to possible conflicts with XP. Installed XP without the scanner. Later I plugged the scanner into the USB port. XP immediately recognised the new hardware and asked me if I wanted to install it. Ignoring warnings about possible conflicts I installed it. Very easily. I like the fact that XP recognised the hardware immediately.New look/GraphicsWindows XP has some new desktop backgrounds which are cool. Graphics are great. Also the graphics on other programs seem crisper. Much nicer appearance.Start menuXP has a new start menu which is nice. I wouldn’t care either way but it is nicer. The task bar has a different appearance which looks good. If you have a program open which has different windows open itself e.g. Internet Explorer with 4 different web pages open at once it will show up just once on the task bar but with a 4 next to the name. When you click on that program a pop up window appears so you can pick which one of the 4 windows you want to open. Your taskbar isn’t so cluttered.So in a nutshell my computer is very stable so far. Runs much faster! Looks great! I am very very pleased. I am so happy Microsoft launched XP. (…)
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Stu –
This OEM version is service pack 2, not 3! I contacted the distributor, who told me that there had been an error in the listing and by way of apology, offered me a £5.00 good-will payment.I subsequently ordered an SP3 update on CD directly from Microsoft.Be aware, as an OEM version, this article does not come boxed or with a formal certificate of authenticity. It is packaged only in a plastic sleeve, on which you will find the product activation key. This does NOT mean it isn’t a genuine licensed product. IT IS!Also be aware that Microsoft is withdrawing its product support for Windows XP in 2014. This will not affect the functionality of this software but will mean no further updates will henceforth be released.
Randy Lee –
When I had Windows 98, my computer had a lot of problems. It was always stalling, it was unstable, and practically froze on me 2 times a day over an 8 hour usage. When I installed Windows XP the difference was completely noticeable. I stopped getting the stupid errors on the screen, and my computers functionality and power increased at least by 210%. Windows Xp has its downside though. It still has a compatibility problem with really old programs, (Try Nisus Missle Master 2.5 made back in 1992, for example). But who cares? All I’ve ever wanted is a computer that can go beyond its limits. Now, with Windows XP, your computer can pass every limit ever made.
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Walters Judson Group –
We abandoned Windows 7 for XP Pro SP3 on all our computers in our firm.XP Professional has the most support for drivers and well as software fromany other OS (even 7). Manufacturers will be supplying drivers for hardware wellinto 2014 – and XP has more hardware support than any other OS on the Market.Ditch 7 and stick with XP until it dies.Danxo (WJ Group)
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Steve S –
So glad this vendor had this out-of-date software. We have an old DOS program critical to my needs and needed a computer to run it. This product worked perfect. Delivery was on time and had no issues. It is great when a plan comes together!
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mlboyd –
excellent
Nathan P –
Great software! Allowed me to revive old desktop computer! Thanks very much guys!
Ethan –
Windows XP lets you name your computer, have 4 different accounts which you can vary, have the classic bar style or the new Windows XP style, different colors of bars, a favorites thingy which you can put anything on, a cool recycle bin, you can log off or just go to a different name, each account can vary there pictures, Music, Wallpaper, and even screen saver, there can be up to 4 accounts with a guest, it has 6 discs of cool XP software, and the #1 reason to get Windows XP is that you can download something if it only works on 1 kind of Windows, because it’s like All Windows into one cool program!
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David W. Clements –
If you only buy one piece of software for your computer, make it Windows XP. As other people have said, please make sure that your computer meets the at least the minimum requirements (if not more) than recommended. Also, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOTE – THAT A “CLEAN INSTALL” on an empty partition or clean hard drive is the ONLY WAY TO GO. Trust me, I’ve tried both ways. With the “clean” install, the software runs twice as well.You can do a “clean” install (from scratch) with this software without Windows 98 being on your PC as long as you have the Windows 98 software that came with your computer. During the installation, Win XP will ask you for your Windows 98 CD to verify upgrade eligibility.I’ve used this software for over a week, with no crashes, no blue screens of death — amazing (I used to get 3 to 5 crashes a day with Windows 98).By the way, my computer is a home built system with a 500 mhtz AMD processor, 400 megs Ram, Asus P5A motherboard with a Western Digital 100 Gig UDMA 100 hard drive, and 16 meg video card.I had to overcome a couple of hurdles (my driver for the controller card for my for my EIDE hard drive had to be upgraded) and I also had to upgrade to Norton Anivirus 2002. Norton 2001 will not work.Otherwise, the best upgrade I’ve done to this computer so far!Remember — CLEAN INSTALL — don’t do an “UNGRADE”!
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H.G.LITCHFIELD –
this product micrsoft xp needs no help to sell it it speaks for its self it is still a good product to buy harry
Bob –
I installed this as a Virtual Machine on my MacBook Air using VirtualBox as I needed to use some old Windows software to program some amateur radio gear. It work faultlessly and was activated OK. I would recommend this to anyone setting up a Windows XP Virtual Machine.
Jeremy Cot –
I have bought and ejoyed all the different Microsoft Windows editions, but nothing like this. Microsoft Windows XP is faster and easy to use. The Start icon is a fat tab like hard candy and the menu is sorted in two different categories. Definitely worth it!
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Dimashqi2020 –
“A so-so-standard is better than no standard”. Improved my comuter, solved my memory problems, and impressed my visitors. Combined with DSL performance, the Windows XP is top notch performer. (u still have to bye norton utilities, but (the price) wont break the bank).
Bear –
Need XP for a rebuild to run legacy software. This worked fine, installed and authenticated with out any problems thanks
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Alex Paradis –
I love Windows XP and HP DV9000 (originally Vista). I found that i can downgrade to most Operating Systems its like a computer simulator but real its worked only on HP DV9000 so far. I always go back to Windows XP through
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Chris Wolff –
This is the best! It’s so easy to install and use!
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J. B. Llantin –
Produc in good condition, easy to use. Best price, comparing it whit other selling companies.
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Braden T –
I recently installed the upgrade on my self-built system. With Windows 98 I had to manually install every driver for my hardware manually… It was a huge pain. Man was I impressed when I installed XP! It automatically located drivers for ALL of my hardware, I can finally throw away all of those driver disks! Woohoo! I also had to test it’s functionality, so I ran 10 programs simultaneously, copied files across my network AND hard drive all at once, and I was STILL able to continue running additional programs. This upgrade is a must for people who are huge on multitasking (it hasn’t locked up once). Keep in mind that I do have a P3 1 GHz with 256 MB RAM and an Ultra ATA 100 Hard Drive, so I’m sure that does help a lot. Needless to say I can’t wait until the copy of XP for my laptop arrives.
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scooby2 –
just what was needed & easy to install
E. Maddox –
I needed this for my new MacBook laptop that will give me Apple and Windows on the same machine. The laptop works fine, the pocketbook is thinner. You do what you have to do;
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Elly Moto –
Very inexpensive price for what we needed. Works great with no problem with activation. Still running on that pc as of now.
Oksana Krumina –
Great! I got it delivered almost next day. That was what I wanted. Only I can not get the sound on my PC after Windows installation, which is a bit pitty
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bryan chalker –
I have been fortunate enough to be a beta tester for this product, though I did not initially install the beta on my drive, after hearing about the “activation” clause. I won’t get into that “feature” until the end, since it’s the most talked aboutI have been a user of DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, 98, and ME. My favorite OS, however, has been Windows 2000 Professional. After severe crashes, and abysmal memory management in 98 and Me, Win2000 provided a staple platform, which ran my most used applications (Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Office 2000, Flash 5) without a problem. It could be said that XP is the culmination of the best of WinME and Win2000.Now, I had never been a fan of the “appearance” of Windows, (Mac OS 9 – and 10- had the trophy for the most attractive GUI) but the look had grown a bit stale…until Windows XP.On installation, you notice that the beginning has a look of WinME – with it’s installation wizard – but the second part of the installation looks like Windows 2000 – with it’s DOS look. That is the end of the physical similarities.During the installation, it picked up all of my components with no problem, and had all of the drivers needed, including my Network card, and monitor. At first boot-up (which is about half the Windows 2000 wait on my Athlon 1.2Ghz), you notice an attractive boot splash screen, which then brings you to the first major feature:After setting up and selecting your profile, you come to the main screen. Built with a cleaner, highly customizable GUI, Windows XP can be either exciting for someone who loves to tweak, or a bit intimidating to those who don’t (Be aware of that before going in).The start menu is different (though you can revert to the “Classic” style), in layout and function. It provides full access to the main parts you need. The requisite “Start” menu has been revised to include My Computer, Network Neighborhoods, and/or whatever else you may want. It’s quite customizable.XP Useful features:Not built on the older DOS engine- Compatibility mode – allows setting programs, which may no be native to XP, to run in 95/98/ME/NT/2000 “mode”. Great feature, and it has worked on all programs I have tried.- Enhanced battery life for laptops by:a) Lid Power. Display is shut down when “lid” (screen) is closed.b) LCD Dimming. When using battery power, the display is dimmed, and brightness is restored when plugged into AC.- Device driver rollback – a wonderful feature which allows you to “roll-back” to the previous driver, in case you have a conflict with your newly installed one. Allows beta-testing drivers.- Search Companion – much more advanced (and needed) search feature.- ClearType – much more precise and clean look for LCD and laptop displays. Also looks great on typical monitors.System Restore – carried over from WinME, this feature allows “points” to be created, in order to restore system setting in case you run into problems. Timesaving.- Completely re-designed GUI- Customized Desktops – allows multiple “profiles” to be set up (husband, wife, and kids for example) which retain settings for icon placement, wallpaper, icons shown, and more. This is great if one of you likes a cluttered (i.e. save everything to desktop J) desktop, and another likes a clean one. In my case, my wife doesn’t want to see all of my icons for my programs, just the one little game she plays all the time. This feature gives XP some personality that has been missing.XP Fairly Useful Features:- CD Burning – Nice inclusion of basic CD burning capabilities, but it must be said, that “basic” means “basic.” Not hybrid Mac/PC burns, no on-the-fly burning, VCD, etc. Get Nero 5.5.5.1 if you want great burning software.- Windows Messenger – MS answer to AOL Instant Messenger, allows quick connection to friends, and allows file trading. But it’s also annoying. It takes a toll on the system resources, so you may find yourself disabling it (like I did ;-).- Self-contained Firewall – though not as robust as third-party ones (ZoneAlarm, Norton, etc.), it is adequate for most users.XP Misleading/Irritating Features:- DVD playback – this would be a nice feature…it existed. As it is, however, you need a third-party CODEC, in order to view DVDs.Microsoft Media Player – MP3 ripping/playing is relegated to 96-bitrate, due to “protecting copyrights” of CDs. You must get the Plus! Pack in order to do higher bitrate ripping. It’s ironic that the WMA (Microsoft’s own format) can be ripped to and played at higher bitrates.Stability:Anyone familiar with Windows 2000/NT, will be impressed with XP’s stability. I have had to reboot only a couple of times, through the Beta and final versions, and then only due to my motherboard settings.Users of Win95/98/ME will be very happy to know that they will not have the conflicts/crashes which plagues those OSs.Compatibility info:Some of my Software (all but one worked with no problem)Photoshop 6Dreamweaver 4Fireworks 4Flash 5Cute FTP 1.0 ProNTI CDEasy Creator 5 Deluxe (Problem. Error pop-ups (missing file) when opening. Re-installed WITHOUT Direct CD program. Fixed)Some of my Hardware (all but one worked with no problem)Asus Geforce MX 7100 video cardKDS VS-190 monitorNetgear FA311 NIC cardSony 4x4x32 CDRWSoundBlaster Live! 5.1 sound card (I did have a problem with this card at first. System would reboot with page-fault errors. I removed-rebooted-reinstalled-rebooted, and updated the drivers – Fixed the problem)Athlon 1.2Ghz CPUAsus A7V133 RAID motherboardFrom here you are on your own, but believe me, it is quite a bit of fun to get to know this OS. NOTE: Microsoft has release it’s first bug fix/update…SP1. Contains numerous fixes, including the SB Live! 5.1…
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Silo 51 –
I have a Dell laptop (Inspiron 7500). With Windows 98, the fan at the back made so much noise; it was the most annoying thing. Windows XP saved me from that horrifying sound. My computer is so queit now. This alone was worth the money for me.——————-I had some problems with Suspend mode after installation, but the rest of the installing process was easy. My computer has 466 MHz Celeron and 128mb memory. I was worried that it would not be enough, but it turned out fine.——————–The new photo, music and IM functions are good. I am a heavy media user, and find the new features though not revolutionizing, but queit convinient.—————–The new look is cute too——————–My happiest moment with XP was when I inserted my Network card into the computer. Without me doing anything, within seconds, it was automatically installed. I spend hours trying to install it on 98, and it never worked.============ THIS HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE. TRY IT.
Brian A. Wolters –
I may be going out on a limb here, but Windows XP is the most important upgrade to the Windows operating system since Windows 95. In addition to a new look, it offers stability, ease of use and more Internet integration than ever before.Installation was easy. You can either upgrade your existing Windows or do a clean install. I recommend a clean install so be sure to back up your important data (e-mail, accounting programs, etc.) You can boot from the CD and it will pretty much to the rest. Installation takes about 30-60 minutes but it was VERY easy. XP really knows what plug and play means. ALL, and I mean ALL of my peripherals were found and configured automatically.Once installed, you will be prompted to activate. This was an easy and fast process. The next thing it will do is set up your Internet access. Once this is done, you are now ready to go. You will notice right away that the interface is different and very colorful. It may take a little while to get used to but once you do, you will like it. You also have an option of a “classic” Windows 9x view.Windows XP makes a lot of functions very easy. First of all, depending on your BIOS and motherboard, you can tell Windows just what to do when you press your power button. It also has built in CD burning capability, however, to delete a file from a CD-RW, you must erase the CD and then put back the files you want. A little inconvenient but a lot more stable than DirectCD. It is VERY easy to set up individual users. You can set up a personalized account for each member of the family. Also, when installing many programs, it will detect XP and ask if you want certain people to access the program. This is very nice and secure. And with Internet Explorer 6.0, you can now choose the level of cookie protection. You will be amazed on how many third party “usage tracking” cookies that are placed on your PC.Backward compatibly is very good to excellent with XP. XP ran all of my older windows based programs and MOST of my DOS games. A newer Windows game didn’t work correctly but all it took was to make it run in Windows98/ME compatibility mode and it fixed it. A few DOS games worked about 80% and some not at all. I am sure that “DOS EMULATORS” will be available for purchase in the near future.Windows XP seemed designed for Internet integration. Just about every major function in XP has a tie to the Internet. And because of this, Microsoft has included a built in Firewall. It is good, but I would recommend Norton Internet Security 2002.For those of you who are worried about compatibility, Windows XP makes it pretty easy to set up a dual boot. All you need is a partition created before installing. After that, Windows does the rest.For those who want security, go with Windows XP Professional. Everyone else can get by with Windows XP Home. If you have a previous copy of Windows, get the UPGRADE version. It will search for a previous install or ask you for the original Windows 9.x/2000 disk to verify.There is a lot more I can say about Windows XP but you just need to see it for yourself. If you want stability, awesome Internet integration and overall easy of use, you must get this upgrade.
Walters Judson Group –
We abandoned Windows 7 for XP Pro SP3 on all our computers in our firm.XP Professional has the most support for drivers and well as software fromany other OS (even 7). Manufacturers will be supplying drivers for hardware wellinto 2014 – and XP has more hardware support than any other OS on the Market.Ditch 7 and stick with XP until it dies.Danxo (WJ Group)
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Laurie –
Best OS on the planet! Windows XP Computer is the one I enjoy. It’s great now to have a backup. They will alway invent newer ones.You no longer can buy Windows XP in the store.
croll –
I’ve cursed Microsoft as much as the next person… and although I’m unlikely to stop anytime soon, Windows XP goes a long way towards making everything right again. I just upgraded from Windows ME, and I’m soooo glad I did. I only wish I had done it sooner.Under Windows ME, I was having all sorts of problems. I’d have bizarre system lock ups, hardware compatability issues, chronic and unexplained system restarts… and sometimes the darned computer wouldn’t even turn off (it would shut down, but never turn itself off… I’d have to disconnect power completely). The system regularly became so corrupted I’d have to wipe my primary harddrive and reinstall Windows ME about once every four months to get the system running again. Well, no more.Installing the upgrade was a breeze, I hardly had to do anything, just sit back, fill in some information, and off it went. It took about an hour, and all I had to do was poke my head in every once in awhile to make sure it didn’t need anything else from me. Once installed, the performance is very smooth, and it is much more attractive than Windows ME. It also gives you better control over your video settings (which, as a video game junkie is essential for me, but also helps with DVDs and pictures…).Only problems I experienced was that Norton Utilies 2001 won’t run with XP. Also, I had to reinstall my DSL software which was something of a pain. Other programs that had problems running just needed to be patched and updated.As for home networking… Configuring XP for my home LAN was a breeze; just a matter of clicking a few buttons and it was all set…a far cry from the half-hour of heartburn and hair pulling I had with ME. Setup is also a breeze and rather intuitive. You have to do a little extra tweaking to allow other computers to view and access your files, but that’s a welcome tradeoff for the increased stability. (I’ve about three different firewalls up, so that made things a little extra difficult.)They promised increased stability, and they delivered. I’m delighted with the upgrade to Windows XP and would highly recommend it to anyone debating whether or not to toss their clunky ME OS.System Specs: Athlon 1.4 w/ 512 meg DDR RAM, GeForce 3 Graphics card w/ 64 meg RAM, twin 30 gig hard drives… Not the most state-of-the-art system, but it runs XP beautifully.
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michael dana wells –
xp’s features are not groundbreaking nor are they revelationary. What it does, it does extremely well. While Windows Me had more flashy strides forward in applications, xp Flys under the radar. It’s remakable advances are not immediatly revealed. One can not simply list them. They need to be experienced. It’s the closet you can come to feeling like you are on a newer faster machine for an investment of … street value. Compatability issues are an easy fix as Windows guides you to the necessary sites to upgrade drivers for your existing hardware and software, and third parties seem ready to cooperate. xp patches and fixes are predominate. The new Windows is polished and refined. Prepare to get contol of your computer back as with Xp we are starting to speak the same language. Bravo Bill G. You are enriching the computer experience. Windows Xp will grow on you.
Deano –
Windows XP is by far the best OS Microsoft has produced besides Windows 2000. I cannot understand some of these reviews I am reading. As a computer technician, I have been repairing computers since the days of DOS 2.I have several office computers all running Windows XP. 1 server running Windows 2000, and 7 servers running Linux, and 1 computer running Mac OSX. So I have worked with them all.People are claiming windows is less secure than other operating systems. Well, that is simply not true. Mac and Linux have just as many security updates as windows does, and in fact, Linux releases more fixes than Microsoft does for windows. A fully updated OS is very secure, and there have been televised hacker challenges to prove it.I will give the reviewers this, Microsoft’s products cost way too much. That I cannot argue with.What makes Windows seem more vulnerable than other OS’s is simply the fact that it is more widely used than any other OS. Now if Linux for instance had the larger market share, then the hacker, virus and Spyware makers would be targeting it instead of Windows. It is really nothing more than that.Windows XP is a resource hog. I will give the reviewers that. So it obviously requires a newer computer to run it.Statistics show that a Windows based computer will get attacked within minutes of connecting it to the internet. So obviously the first thing that needs to be done is patch it. If that is ignored, then you will have problems with it very quickly.Any problems that people are having I am willing to bet are all related to the fact that the computer was put onto the internet without patching it.But Linux and Mac need to be patched also, and ignoring them will result in the same problems. It will just take longer for it to happen. And that goes back to what I said about the market share of the OS, and its popularity. When that shifts to a different OS, if it ever does, the same thing will happen to that OS.So stop blaming the OS. Blame yourself. Lack of knowledge of the dangers of the Internet, and plain laziness are the real cause of the problems. Not the OS.
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kryton –
The item arrived on time. I was very pleased with its condition. It worked perfectly.
Steve B. –
It worked perfectly for an older PC that couldn’t handle Windows 7
Generator Love, 8 currently owned –
Every thing is good, tried it , But always worried about the UPS side of it.I hope they dont throw my stuffover the fence.
x_bruce –
Recently I upgraded computers (Athlon XP1700+, 512mb ddr ram, nVidia 4x agp w/64mb ddr ram). I had three options, Windows 2000, XP Home or XP Pro. This was disconcerting because I use my computer primarily for audio editing and software synthesis.This is demanding work and requires components typical users do not have. Driver issues were a concern as it took quite some time for Windows to catch up with the music creation industry.A big negative was the idea of XP spying on me. The idea of WinXP needing to be “authenticated” bothered me quite a bit. I use other software that has copy protection that is similar and have had some unpleasant situations including downtimes.As Win2k was not going to be supported fairly soon XP was the decision and in all ways it has proven my preconceptions wrong.WinXP Home is stable. Coming from a Win98se system I’d grown used to crashes, the blue screen of death and a ergonomically dumb interface. XP changes all that. The expanded Start menu is more funtional that previous Windows versions. Programs may crash but when they do it is easy to terminate them. The worst that has happened is the need to reboot the computer to regain access to certain high performance peripherals. The crashes I grew to expect in Win98se just aren’t here on XP.Besides having a smarter user interface it is considerably more secure and FLAWLESS when setting up new or legacy hardware. Every program I use runs better in XP, it doesn’t hurt having a decent computer but Win98se didn’t fare much better on this computer than it’s old sibling.Windows help has been rewritten and is vastly supereor to previous versions. There is a wealth of configuration tips and wizards which make troubleshooting or simply finding information a snap. This friendly layer is beneath a high performance operating system that has more in common with NT or Win2000 than Win ME or older.When I booted up for the first time I did have to spend half an hour even with XP preinstalled. But the time I spent was positive in nature as WinXP kept detecting new hardware and configuring it to run correctly. In Win ME or older versions installing hardware and software could be a painful mess. XP was informative and worked perfectly.Beyond that it stays out of my way when working. This will require some tweaks as Win XP can be intrusive. This is probably to help new users and since these actions are defeatable it is perfectly acceptable. Win XP is as close as a PC user will get to a Mac computing experience. It insulates you from as much as it can. You have to actively seek to do the kind of tedium installing hardware like earlier Windows OS’.You do have to register to unlock Win XP. If you have a modem or as in my case cable it will configure instantly. There are some legacy equipment that won’t work with XP but the database of compatible hardware is amazing. When problems occur XP premptively informs you so you can save data. Sometimes it doesn’t but lets your computer recover quickly. You will be prompted to send the error report to Microsoft but the choice is yours. These reports are used to create bug fixes and update Microsoft’s online FAQs so it’s worth doing.You need at least 256mb ram to run XP comfortably. It will work with 128mb but for the extra cost it’s worth getting some more memory.I chose to have Win XP Home installed with considerable misgivings and came to like it quite a bit. This is the first Windows home OS I would recommend. In fact several friends consulted me. All chose XP Professional or Home. All of them were concerned as I was. All of them love working in it.I have been a beta tester for some versions of Windows. The progress was impressive but this is the version where Microsoft gets it right.
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N.S.S. –
Good quality, good communication, on time delivery. Recommended.
Ava D. –
I’ve been running XP for one year and I’ve never had one problem with this operating system. I play games, websurf and do personal finance, etc on my home PC and XP handles everything without a glitch. XP is a must have for any home computer.
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LearnMore –
Last of the great versions of Windows. It has done everything that I needed it to do.
Kevin H. –
Windows XP Home Edition was just what I needed. I have had hardware since Windows 98, and Windows 2000 and ME never supported it, XP has the drivers already installed, i like that, no looking for them driver disks. Second, It never locks up! I have a program that tells me my system Uptime (how long its been on) and i got my PC over 10 days (AMD 500 Athlon, 256 MB Ram system) running all my standard, everyday programs. Third, Windows XP has a new image, I got tired when Windows ME was almost like Windows 2000 Pro, 98SE, Windows 95. Boring OS’s are the same, Exactily Like Macintosh, they finally changed with there new OS though (bout time) And the Sound Quality with Windows XP is greater! Rip, Mix, burn, all on one program. Then you can also edit them boring home movies on it (with a Video Input Card or TV Card) also organize them pictures you take with the Digital Camera, edit them too. Only 1 problem with Microsoft Windows XP, if you own a second computer (ex: Laptop) and you want XP on both Systems, Microsoft will only allow one OS Product Key per System, you get 30 days to activate Windows, if you dont activate Windows (Via Phone or Internet) Windows wont let you in the OS (I hate that) But unless your looking for the first Microsoft product that is stable, (unlike Win3.1, 95, NT, 98, 2000 (2000 is stable, but EXPENSIVE!!!), And Windows ME (Worst Stability ever!)) then i recommend this product.but First, Run Windows Update and fix any bugs 😛
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Patricia Artley –
I need to dump and re-do my computer i have XP now and i like it I have heard alot of negative for windows 8
Don Carcharo –
I was in the market for a new operating system for my uncle’s aging computer and tried my best to weigh all of my options before saddling him with an entirely new OS. You must understand a few things. Firstly, my uncle has very limited experience with computers. And, well, he’s just not too bright. Between you and me he’s probably mentally disabled. It’s kind of disturbing when you think about it especially since he sired children with my Aunt. The kids are all normal though, except for Tommy who was born without a nose. Sad too because my uncle was too cheap to get him a real prosthetic, instead they built him a nose out of Legos. Hooked it on there with Velcro. Bizarre.Back to the operating system. I purchased XP and installed it on my uncle’s computer and he’s been pretty pleased with it. Installation was a snap and we had no hardware conflicts to speak of. From a usability standpoint he swears it’s been a godsend. He especially enjoys using the mouse and is getting used to the whole icon thing (he was previously using UNIVAC).No complaints here. Windows is great.
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Yousaf Rehan –
Windows XP surely the most popular as well as most appreciated operating system available in the market today. Not only is it more enhanced than its predecessors, rather it is also more easier to use.Five reasons to use Windows XP Home Edition:1. Its new outlook is amazing. New icons aswell as new themes, background wallpapers and screensavers makes this fun to use.2. It is much more stable than Windows 98(Said to be the most stable operating system ever). For example if any one of your program which is in use crashes due to some internal or external error, you can easily END it without restarting your enitre system. Not only that, you can also view all the processes in use, not only the Programs(NOTE:Processes were never shown in the previous Windows Versions).3. New Folders such as “My Pictures” and “My Music” allowing you to allocate your pictures aswell as MP3’s in an organised manner. When you insert a CD-ROM, be it software, games, or music, Windows XP will automatically read it and decide what its contents are and will open it up for you, without you having to do it manually.4. Built-in Programs such as “Adaptec Easy CD Creator”, “Windows Media Player” and many more.5. Inludes “Remote Assistance” allowing other Windows XP users aswell as yourself to use each others Desktops in helping them solve software problems.One Reason not to use Windows XP Home Edition:1. Requires a very high performance computer system. If you really want to have the ultimate Windows XP experience then use a similar computer as I did; 1.7Ghz, 256Mb Ram Pressario with a 17 Inch Flat Screen Monitor!!
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Richard P. Canaday –
great software
A. PERCEY –
not as described.
Jay C. Graham –
Needed to repair desktop system. No system CD from previous installation. Got another one here for a good price. Shipping was fast. Everything I needed to get up and running again. Seller was good. Glad it was available. Now I always do a system backup CD when I get a new computer before something goes wrong.
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T. B –
Works great.
Jeffrey R. Tilley Jr. –
Imagine a Windows OS that looks good, is easier to use than all previous incarantions, isn’t buggy, and doesn’t crash every 10 minutes. So far, that’s exactly what Windows XP is.I actually built my own computer for the first time a few months back. I bought some parts in Japan, and ordered some from the States. It’s always worked “just enough” but with both Windows 98 and Windows ME, it had more than it’s fair share of problems. Seeing as how it was a labor of love, I couldn’t just shelf it, but the more apps I installed on the poor baby the worse it got. All that changed when I installed Windows XP.Let me get my one complaint out of the way. The whole issue of activating Windows from a server. Ok, so far this isn’t to big a deal for me, but I do have another computer I plan on hooking up via LAN, so if the rumors of having to buy more than one copy is true, this could blossom into a real problem. I WILL not buy two copies of this. Shelling out a c-note is quite enough thank you. For purposes of installation however, it was quick and painless.Appearance: Stability is always the big issue for me, but all those purty colors don’t hurt anything. The way everything is organized on the screen and the clean smooth interface make evrything less a chore. I particularly like the way the “start” menu looks and operates. Everything fades in and out instead of jumping all over the place.Stability: It’s passing every test I throw at it without a problem. I was afraid to play certain older games, but so far, they’re working fine. It completely cured a lot of stability issues I was having with Internet Explorer and Outlook. Stability is what they’ve been preaching, and it seems like they were justified (so far).Drivers: This was one of my big concerns. Since XP is more like 2000 than ME, I was afraid of having major hardware issues. So far I’m only having one problem: Creative Labs remote center, which comes with Platinum Live, doesn’t seem to be working. Not a big deal to me since I rarely use it anyway. Everything else was up and running as soon as it booted. It had a large library of drivers on the disk and replaced a lot of my older ones on the install, including my old printer which no version of Windows has had since 95. My older drivers that weren’t replaced seem fine. An added bonus: it healed all the issues I was having with my USB ports. Before installing XP, I could only have one USB device connected at a time. Now I have all three of them connected and they work just peachy.On-board Software: The on-board software and applications are a vast improvement. One small thing that my pass other people buy: it brought back the DOS prompt which can be important when you want to make boot disks for updating your BIOS and stuff. The little tools for optimizing performance are conveneient and easy, and I could tell a difference in speed after they ran (I had a lot of (…) displaced everywhere I guess). While the interface is slightly different from other versions of Windows, it takes virtually no time to learn, and the differenes are logical improvements over certain flawed designs that Microsoft seemed reluctant to get rid of.Third Party Software: Ok, a couple of my third party apps aren’t working yet, but everyone I’ve checked assures me that patches on on their way. My PC-Cillin virus-scan isn’t working. Neither is my Asus probe which monitors my motherboard, or my Creative Labs taskbar applet. I’m really not sweating any of these since I Usually turn them off to keep them from burning up my RAM while they run in the background. The virus-scan is the only one I’m really worried about but I haven’t gone to great lenghts to investigate or install another virus scan. When I installed XP, it created a document showing all the known problems with software and how to fix them if possible. It’s asimple thing, but it shows a level of support that Microsoft hasn’t in the past.Overall Performance: A vast improvement over all previous incarnations of Windows, especially ME which was a big (…). The OS looks better, moves faster and operates smoother. As far as I’m concerned, most of the other issues belong to the third party hardware and software makers who weren’t proactive with their drivers and patches. As for the activation thing: we’ll wait and see. If I can’t get Windows activated on my other Comp. I’ll come back here, edit my review and curse Bill Gates name. I understand people’s privacy issue’s, but if you’re willing to shop on-line with your credit-card number, you shouldn’t find this too big a deal.Update Nov 4: I had an old Compaq before my current computer that I was never able to get working properly after I reformatted the hardrive. After months of working on it, I just gave up and built the computer that I own now. Compaq is notorious for this kind of thing. I installed XP and guess what? It works as good as new. Not a single problem. Amazing.
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Patrick –
I am so tired of my computer crashing that I feel like the kid in the DSL commercial who throws his computer out the window! If this Windows XP will prevent that from happening then it’s worth twice as much people pay for it. Windows ME has been the biggest hunk of junk ever created! Hopefully I wont be saying the same about XP. Only time will tell.
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Grant Dougans –
I’ve been using XP for 2 weeks now, and have been very impressed with its performance. The ironic part is I wasn’t originally planning to buy it.I pre-ordered XP some months ago, but cancelled my order about 2 weeks before I got it, after reading that XP wasn’t worth the (money), due to its activation features, its forcing .NET upon consumers, and other reasons. About 2 weeks ago, I got a message telling me my product had been shipped, and I received it. As I was about to send an email to the online retalier demanding a refund, my computer (Windows ME) crashed. It was then that I cut into the box and installed XP.XP’s installation, though it took a while, was easy. The product activiation feature went off without a hook, and I went about investigating XP’s features. I enjoy the new look, I like the swiftness of the menu system, and most of all, I like the stability. Windows ME, as everyone knows, is one of the most unstable operating systems Microsoft ever put out, and getting the stability of the NT kernel was upgrade cost alone.I will, however, say this – if you are currently using Microsoft Win2k pro, don’t buy this product. The new look and feel, though nice, isn’t worth the cost of upgrade.For anyone else – Win95, Win98, WinME users, I would recommend that when you have some extra money tucked away somewhere, you get Windows XP. Just remember, you can only install it on one computer, so if you have more than one computer to upgrade, it’s gonna cost you.
8 people found this helpful
Steve –
Just what I needed.
Yvette Oquendoberruz –
GREAT, I INSTALLED IT ON MY APPLE MAC BOOK PRO, NEED FOR WORK, RUNS BETTER THAN IN THE PC!!
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H Clark Pollard –
As good as it gets
AudioJDog –
This is one the great Software for any PC. This give you full controlled of you computer, to controlled the fans and took look at the cooling. Plus easy to navigate around and to design the look of you Window look.
Bill Piggott –
I won’t get into a technical review of the actual product, what I will tell you is this:I’m running on a P3 600Mhz system with 128MB of RAM and I run multiple operating systems off this system; Win 2K Pro and 98 SE. This was by far, the easiest upgrade of a Windows Operating System that I’ve done to date. The Upgrade Report, an app that examines your system and tells you what applicaitons and drivers are not compatible with XP was invaluable. The second most valuable tool was the Migration Wizard to move all my mail, desktop and app settings over to the new O/S.Much better than 98 (any flavor) the Network and legacy support is VERY solid and my system was back up on my home network pulling down the latest updates from MS in less than 45 minutes.
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Ralph DeCesare –
Granted, while upgrading to XP may not be best in all situations, for me it was well worth it. If you have a newer computer running ME you MUST consider doing it. Although it would be best to do a clean install of XP rather than installing it over your existing operating system. My computer has been plagued with mysterious problems and freezes since it was brand new. Now with XP however it has never been more stable and never faster than it is now. I had a couple of problems with older software, but the hardware was all fine. To all of you out there who were given the “ME nightmare”…. DO IT!
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Ruben –
I got this in envelope , ID verification was cut into paper, poor quality and u are paying $100. Not worth it
PhantomRay –
Disc came in perfect shape. With key and folder in which the disc comes with. Just not the box as the seller described. Who needs a box anyway. This works perfect. Exactly what I was looking for! Highly recommended!
Chris W. –
I recently purchased a laptop with Windows XP pre-installed. I have been very pleased. The program seems to run much more smoothly than previous versions, and it has a new slim-line look. It is superior for veiwing DVDs, editing digital films, or even the casual word processing. It is very user friendly, with upgraded tutorials and online help included. Mr. Gates certainly has outdone himself this time…With every product, however, comes disadvantages. I have only found two. First, since it is not DOS based, it is unable to run many old video games. However, by not beind DOS based it is more userfriendly and dependable. Secondly, the graphics orientated nature can really drain a battery.I highly recommend upgrading to this product. I am sure you will not be disappointed. However, if you are, you can just go into control panel and tell it to run like Windows 98!
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FLYingG0D –
I myself feel that this is the best version of Windows for the home. (Excluding all of the business/server oriented versions) This is about as rock solid as it gets, and it is the standard amongst computers today.I had to run out and grab a copy before Microsoft stops selling it. They keep saying they are going to make it go away.I really love the compatibility with drivers, and everything out there. I will be running it on some of my machines for a long time.
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James Peterson –
This is a good deal for what it is. OEM os disk. Full version, not an upgrade, only good for a single system, at a reduced price. It is ment for system builders. I used it for my mac dual boot system.
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Stan P. –
As advertised. Would buy from this seller again.
Eric L. Cardey –
Great product! I use this on my MacBook and it works great. uuummm ya…
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H. Morefield –
I was a little nervous about the upgrade — I always seem to have trouble with big installs (network card, DSL, wireless) and was concerned this would be another one. No such trouble –the install was very easy and I have a 2.5 year old Windows 98 Dell desktop. No tough decisions — just follow the prompts, let the PC chug (it takes a while), and it’s done and you’re up and running.For novice PC users, Windows XP is a must. Everything is simpler; you’ll get more from your PC. For power users, it’s a must too. You’ll love the new look, the flexibility, the ease of netowkring, etc.
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Jill Jenkins –
The Windows XP Home program is the best of Microsoft since the beginning of the PC era! I started with Windows 95. I even tried Windows XP Pro which was a disaster for me! Microsoft keeps any updates right on time with my XP Home program (always needed with any program!) And, this program get’s the 5 star from me for the most important reason! It’s very “user friendly”!
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TA-WEI YU –
I like it and great helpful for learning. Great Quality, A++++++++++
Timothy O’Brien –
For what it’s worth…I upgraded from Windows Me, which always caused me lots of problems in terms of slow performance, trouble booting up, screen freezes, etc. The XP upgrade was totally without problems, compared with some of the difficulties reported by other users. (Though my machine is only a couple of years old.) Performance has been great so far…boots up much more reliably, with not a single screen freeze to date. From my inexpert perspective, this is a much smoother-running and more reliable system than any previous Windows product. Good luck!
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Chris W. –
I recently purchased a laptop with Windows XP pre-installed. I have been very pleased. The program seems to run much more smoothly than previous versions, and it has a new slim-line look. It is superior for veiwing DVDs, editing digital films, or even the casual word processing. It is very user friendly, with upgraded tutorials and online help included. Mr. Gates certainly has outdone himself this time…With every product, however, comes disadvantages. I have only found two. First, since it is not DOS based, it is unable to run many old video games. However, by not beind DOS based it is more userfriendly and dependable. Secondly, the graphics orientated nature can really drain a battery.I highly recommend upgrading to this product. I am sure you will not be disappointed. However, if you are, you can just go into control panel and tell it to run like Windows 98!
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D. ODELL –
After seeing how friends and coworkers have struggled with their Windows Vista machines more often than not, I decided to purchase Windows XP for an upgrade to a one of my home computers. XP is by far the better operating system when compared to Vista. And with the release of Service Pack 3, Windows XP is even more stable. Something that Service Pack 1 for Vista did not do…
m_o_m_1 –
This is literally the best experience I have had ordering a product online! I received the Windows XP Professional within a few days of ordering it, more quickly than I expected. It was brand new! – still in the sealed packaging. It works great! (This was after it was discontinued in the stores. It was the only program I could use with both my Apple computer and my son’s program for his school. I had been told I would only find used copies.)
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tailspower –
Thier’s big miss interaption with Service Pack 2. You I got an CD-ROM version and haven’t any issuse, think it’s becuase all the updates were installed at one time. If your talking about buying an new PC make sure you buy an Version of Windows XP with Serivce Pack 2 perinstalled. If you have Windows XP requset the Serivce Pack 2 CD-ROM and you’ll have no issues with Serivce Pack 2. Bewere the Virus Poration relays on MacAfee and CD-Buning on Roxio.Solry about spelling, I’m not very good at it.
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Nelson R. Ripoll –
If you are going to purchase an Operating System, you have to ask yourself what are you doing to be doing with your computer.Go ahead, take a second and ask yourself.I am an Extreme Gamer. As far as I am concern, Windows XP is one of the most stable and reliable OS’s for the most every day uses, like gaming. Windows is extremely user friendly and most of the popular applications used is for windows.Do not believe rumors about Mac’s being un-hackable. It’s just that the user base value of macs are so low that the shock value will be as low so nobody wastes their time writing viruses for mac’s only. But Mac’s are very good for productivity like film/audio editing. I use my mac for when I am just editing films with my gf. But the Mac OS are only good on macs seeing how they are built to use that OS. And no right click? lol. Still, Mac OS is a good productive OS.Linux is for Computer Guru’s who know what they are doing and know what they want in an Operating System. This is also a Productive OS but for the most knowledgeable in computing. FREE*So again, what are you doing with your computer?Everyday use, simple, easy, friendly, gaming, secure – WindowsProductivity – Mac*NOTE* Do not consider Linux if you have no idea what you are doing. Linux is for the most extreme.
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Scott Reynolds –
Windows Xp is by far the best operating system to ever come out of Microsoft.- Increased speed, You will notice a 10-15 percent increase in speed when starting applications, doing simple tasks like cutting and pasting large files, Boot time has at least cut in half from previous windows os- Increaed security, If you are a 95, 98, or ME user you are using the fat32 file system. NTFS is a much more advantaced and secure file system- Increased Stability, Tried of the dreded blue screen? No more with xp. I have tried to crash my xp system and it just doesn’t happen. No more hitting the switch because your system freezes, and no more scandisk (which is a tribute to the better ntfs file system)- Multiple Users, Windows Xp makes it unbeliveibly easy to manage differnet users. You can set up as many different users as you want with almost no effort. It also has the ability to “fast switch” users so you can logoff and someone else can log on, but when you come back anything you were working on, or windows that you had open are still there!Also the added security makes your files invisible to other users but it allows you to share your files with other, like pictures or music very easily- Hardware Support, I was surprised to see someone complaining about xp not surrporting their hardware, This operating system supports the most amount of hardware from printers to network cards than any other operating system i have ever seen. And i have used amost all different types of operating systems that you can think of from linux to bsd.- The help and support feature is a huge upgrade from any previous os. It is extremely easy to use and includes some of the most common problems or tasks right there for you to use. It can also go onlin on the microsoft site and grab possible answers to your question from there making it almost impossible to not find the answer to your problems. Xp also has a built in remote desktop feature so that you can invite a computer geek friend to connect to your computer and control remotely to help you with your problem. (you can also connect to microsofts help and support and allow them to remotely troubleshoot your system)- Digital Hub, Windows xp is much more robust when it comes to digital photos and music allowing you to view your photots in different ways and even order prints right from your pictures folder!As a previous Windows ME user i was pretty mad at Microsoft for releasing such a bad operating system, but they redemed themselves with the release of XP. If you are thinking of upgrading than do it. You will be happy.
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Mtngal74 –
I love my Windows XP. I have been using this program for a few months now with absolutely no problems. I’m glad I decided on Windows XP and would recommend this to everyone.
Picard –
Running at just under 110mb of RAM, speeding around like a bolt of lightening on my Mac, XP Home is amazingly the most efficient version of XP I’ve ever used – even more so than the Professional and Media Centre editions. Using up just 2GB of HDD space too, this honestly puts Vista and Windows 7 to shame when it comes to using system resources. Setting it up via DOS is fairly straightforward (though I’m not a fan), though I’ve used VM Fusion on my Mac to use this as a virtual machine, and it’s running fantastically. Because it’s Service Pack 3, their are few updates available after the installation, and so you can get straight into your business. Because of it’s low RAM count too, you’ll easily get away with hefty anti-virus software and still have a smooth machine, though I personally do without as I used this XP purely for old games and small programs.As this is the OEM version, you’ll receive just the disc and a basic pamphlet in a simple brown box. Providing you understand that this is not an upgrade edition, and you’re comfortable installing from scratch, this really is quite the bargain. Windows 7 may be selling for a similar price, but at least with XP I know that all my old games, programs and USB devices work, whilst it barely makes my MacBook sweat. Unless it’s placed on my legs…
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John –
product was as described and worked well
audiofile 118 –
Easy install, same features but without the extensive list of updates and everything seemed to go well until trying to connect wirelessly to the internet. Netgear seemed to install fine (it doesn’t seem to matter which hardware you use – Ive tried) and a good signal received but no connection (!!!). Frustrated I looked on google and found numerous references to similar problems with every kind of wireless connection. Is this Micrfosoft’s way of saying ‘get Vista’? Perhaps it could be relabelled ‘ NOT FOR USE WITH WIRELESS HARDWARE ‘ Definitely a case of caveat emptor.
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Gary –
I have recently upgraded my desktop computer and being a new model has installed windows XP. I am a mildly intellegent 50 year old and find the ins and oute of the computer hard to grasp but since xp has come into my life, I am finding it far easier to get about on the machine ( the best thing I have done I am enjoying it alot more, & I am not frightened to experiment now as it wont let me do much wrong) by the way had to do a restore after 5 days after getting the machineAbsolutly brilliantGary
Graeme –
Windows XP is way better than all the other windows versions. I think it looks way better because i like the transparent look, and the new icons. It functions way better than the others, and keeps your computer up to date and running well. I’ve read at least a thousand reviews on it from around the web, and i’m extremely pleased with my results!!!
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Kyle –
The first thing I noticed about Windows XP, was the brilant colors and how it was alike to msn. But Windows XP is much more than an eye catcher, it has new features that make it a must have. Windows XP is VERY user frendly. It lets you custimize almost anything you want. New DVD/Video software is included too, for people who have digital capturing devices. But even with all that, they have enhanced proformance, and protection. One of the biggest problems people had in older versions of windows, was frequent freezing. With windows XP, that rarly happens at all. Your sure to find even more exciting new features in Windows XP. And surprising, the Home Edition Upgrade is only $…! I highly recomend this product for anyone who owns a computer.
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JBC –
Was sent from Germany and on opening the package I found that it was a re-installation disc only for Dell computers and that it was Service Pack 2 and not Service Pack 3 as advertised. I contacted the supplier and he advised that it would work on any PC and that I could easily upgrade for free to SP3. If the supplier had been in UK I would have reurned the product but having waited 2 weeks for initial delivery I didn’t want to wait further so gave it a try. It did install OK but the upgrade to SP 3 was not simple. I got various error messages about the windows update not working and after some research had to bypass the normal windows updating system to install SP3 via a download from another PC. Not a good experience and I am still annoyed by the incorrect specification in the original advert
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Gary –
I have been using XP home since the day it was released. Having been through each generation of Windows (3.1, 95, 98, 2000), I have to say that it is certainly evolutionary and not revolutionary. However the new functionality that it offers is worth the money.There are a lot of little changes that have been made under the hood, apart from the big one which is that XP is based on NT. There are a lot of subtle changes that make life that much more easier and the OS more appealing.There have been a few reviewers below who seem to have had misfortune with XP. These are obviously users from the Linux or Apple camp, trying to trash Microsoft, or who are simply incompetant at using a computer.XP cannot not promise nirvana to all people who use it because a computer as we know it, is comprised of components (and the associated drivers), that may not always work together in unison. It is far to easy for people to blame Microsoft rather than the makers of inferior drivers. Unlike Apple, a PC is not propritery, so many companies make peripherals.So please be objective when making your XP purchasing decision, and don’t be sidetracked by other peoples misfortune with peripherals, that have nothing to do with how well the OS performs and functions.
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monkuboy –
I was using Windows 98SE and overall was happy with it. While I experienced some lockups and freezing, it didn’t happen that often. What prompted me to switch to XP was a desire for better memory management (Windows 98 doesn’t do a very good job), more stability even though Win98 wasn’t bad for me, and an overall change of scenery. So finally I made the plunge, doing a clean install instead of trying to upgrade over 98.The Upgrade Advisor that you can download from Microsoft.com was very useful. Luckily everything except my NEC printer was compatible with XP. Next, the Transfer Settings and Files Wizard that comes on the XP disk also came in handy. It gathers all your settings and/or files from the “old computer,” saves them in a file (or transfers them directly – you have various options) which you can then put on the new computer. I wound up transferring only settings using the wizard. Originally I told it to transfer files too, but it copied too many things that were unnecessary and the result was way too big to fit on a cd. I would advise copying your documents and other important files manually but letting XP transfer your settings. That way you can be more selective about what gets transferred (assuming you are doing a clean install).Installation of XP went very smoothly. It identified all my hardware, and I was able to reinstall my software with no problems. Using the Transfer Wizard to move the settings to the new installation worked fine and was a real time saver – it moved all of my internet and e-mail settings and messages over with ease. All user input was very clearly explained and the process overall was quite simple.Using XP: There’s a lot I still have to learn, but so far the system has been stable and I notice memory is managed much better than under 98. It loads faster and while the much more colorful layout took some getting used to, now it seems like 98 is in black and white by comparison. I also use the “clear type” option for fonts and find that they are easier to read than under a “normal” display (it seems to me that the main difference is that clear type makes it darker and bolder).I’m glad I made the switch. I’ve read some complaints about installation experiences and also the strict registration requirements but my experience so far has been all positive (knock on wood, of course!). It seems like the Microsoft engineers really gave this a lot of thought and put it into action.
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John A Kneeland –
As a longtime Mac user, I can safely say that Windows XP is just as good, if not better, than Mac OS.First of all, Windows XP is incredibly easy and friendly. Icons, windows, and buttons have all been redesigned to be friendlier and more intuitive. For example, the ‘close’ button of windows is now red, so you don’t close your program by mistake. The start button has been enlarged and colored green, so new users no where to click.The Start Menu has been redesigned, so as to be less cluttered and easier to use. There are two big icons, “Internet” and “e-mail” which will do just that.Windows Media 8, the built-in MP3 jukebox/DVD movie player, is fantastic. It is a powerful utility, able to rip, play, and burn MP3s, and even send them right to a digital MP3 player. It also plays DVD movies, and can look up album information automatically when you insert a CD. The only problem is that Windows Media Player will attempt to encode your ripped CD files in its semi-proprietary WMA format instead of MP3s. This could be a problem if you would want to use a music player that doesn’t support the WMA standard.The whole operating system is incredibly fast and stable. It actually has yet to crash on me!There is one major drawback to Windows XP, however, and that is that its system requirements are staggering. I run WIndows XP with 192 megabytes of RAM, and I STILL get low memory warnings. But, if your computer has enough RAM for the job, then by all means, upgrade to Windows XP.
Dr. David R. Bess –
I recently upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 98 Second Edition, and I have been THOROUGHLY impressed! With Windows 98 I experienced frequent blue screens and crashes. With Windows XP all of those problems are now history. Also, many of the drivers I needed to load AFTER loading Windows 98 are now already included. My video card drivers were loaded, my CD burner functions were all present, and my scanner worked flawlessly without installing any additional software.The biggest hurdle with this product is successful installation. If you have older components you may have significant problems getting them to function with the new OS. Some older apps are also likely to have difficulty. My hardware and my software are all fairly current, so I had no trouble.I have upgraded my newer computer at home with Windows XP, but the older computer at my church study has Windows 98, and will have it for some time. I am reluctant to upgrade because of the installation problems inevitable with the older components.This product is definitely worth the price, but some persons may need to upgrade components BEFORE upgrading their OS.If you have a newer or brand new computer and are seeking the smoothest, steadiest and most solid OS, I HIGHLY recommend Windows XP.
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itsawonderfullife –
I have not had the chance to load it on my computer yet. However I am very glad to have this program since Microsoft discontinued the sale of XP. I really loved my XP Professional operating system. I felt very comfortable with it, however, the computer I was running that program on had very limited memory and finally died. I am going to try to find an expert to build me another computer with more hard drive memory and then load the XP Professional on it. I am taking a chance that this will work. I hope it does.
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Gene P. Louie –
This is the best Windows operating system ever. It works with legacy software. All the functions are in familiar places.
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loowood2 on YT –
Owning this disk has saved my arse so many times. Well worth the price and you can upgrade online to Windows 7 Professional if you want to use the XP Virtual Consol it a free download at Micro soft if you have the W-7 Pro version, this is the least expensive way to get that all done.
C. M. Geddings III –
Full version, complete with Sevice Pack 2. Installed easily on replacement hard drive; no problems.
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Ford Guy –
Little background on me– I love my computer, and I put a lot of money into it to ensure that it has the adequate specifications to run my applications. More importantly, I NEED my computer for everything it can do. This includes word-processing, Internet, home-networking, gaming, etc. Needless to say, there are many instances when I have a lot of programs running at the same time.Several years ago, before the time of XP, I was torn between the two current Microsoft operating systems for PC. The choices were Windows 98 Second Addition and Windows 2000 Professional.Windows 98 was fair for gaming and networking, however it had much-vaunted stability and lacked useful features. In other words, it would lock up if I had more than two applications running at the same time. After becoming fed up with ’98, I switched to Windows 2000 Professional. I was impressed by the user-friendly interface, as well as its stability. However, it was incompatible with some Windows 98-based applications, and it was terrible for running games and networking with computers that were running older operating systems.Well, for those of you who haven’t gotten bored and moved on to a different review, here’s what it all boils down to: Windows XP combines the pros of Windows 2000 and 98, while eliminating the cons. It also offers a cool new XP skin. If you’re a skittish upgrader from Windows 98, you can depend on it being compatible with any of your old applications, also. Moreover, there are so many new and cool features that I can’t even begin to start listing them.My point? Whether you’re a techie or just plain computer-illiterate, you will love Windows XP for your own reason. Professionals agree: Windows XP is the way to go.
brian norman bridges –
very good
James G. Owen –
Tue 12/23/2014 5:58 pm. The product I received is nothing like the picture; it says “For distribution with a new DELL PC only” on the colored cardboard and similar restrictions on the CD. It may well work for intended purpose, but I haven’t tried yet and may return it without doing so because it obviously isn’t what it said it is.Mon 12/29/2014 9:37 am. It worked. This with the free Virtual Box; I googled for something like “pcworld xp virtualbox” and followed their instructions. I had to call up microsoft and be subjected to the usual unspeakable humiliating experience. Note that 1. The XP “activation program” can be summoned (i.e. in the “RUN” box) with “%systemroot%system32oobemsoobe.exe /a”. 2. I should’ve skipped trying the ridiculously-long number they offered first, but gone immediately to “Change product key” or whatever it is, and used the five-group code on the official-looking sticker on the included product booklet. Whereupon XP generated another ridiculously-long number, which I then used to converse with the insufferably-cheery robot at the toll-free number. If this sounds ridiculously complicated — and it *is* — you don’t want to do this.But it did work.
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Joshua Mouncer –
Recently installed this software onto a Virtual Machine to go back and explore what was once the most revolutionary operating system of its time. I would recommend this to anyone setting up a Virtual Machine.
Maria G. Snowberger –
This product was used to upgrade the existing Windows 95. The installation installed with no issues. The upgrade was a vast improvement over the old program.
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Santiago Montana –
Windows XP Pro SP 2. I had to install SP3. I think this is the best windows operating system ever! Shop around, cause it’s going for cheaper than what I had to pay here in a pinch.EDIT! Windows 7 x64 is BEST Windows ever. SOOOO happy.. Can’t run it on EVERY legacy device though… So still cheers to XP.XP. Best in CLASS.
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P. Nuffer –
I needed to upgrade to XP in order to use some old software that would not work on Win 7. Works as it should.
tonka –
the disk is not a full XP system. It is only for installing XP on a system which has already been installed withXP.
Godboy –
When I purchased this product it said it was used. I was hoping that didn’t mean preactivated. No worries. It wasn’t. Everything went fine with this product. Installation, activation. Everything was good.
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Michelle –
I purchased a BYO system and went with an OEM version of XP Home edition. Given Microsoft’s track record when coming out with a new OS (always wait at least 1 year to make sure most of the major bugs are out), I was skeptical; but, to my surprise I have been VERY pleased with XP so far. I leave my computer on 24/7, and I have not seen ONE B.S.O.D. since I installed it a month ago. In fact, I have not had to restart my computer ONE time due to a system crash/lockup.I was also concerned about having to download drivers for all of my peripherals and plug-in cards; but again, Microsoft surprised me! My printer, network card, cd-rw drive, video card and gamepad installed almost instantly without me doing anything! XP comes preloaded with MANY drivers, and when the device is plugged in XP instantly recognizes it and loads the correct driver before your even done sitting down. No hardware wizard to mess with . . . just a quick painless install.My recommendation? Backup all your files, wipe out your hard drive and install XP from scratch (NOT as an upgrade or on top of ’98). This will ensure you get the smoothest operation. Also, as mentioned, XP may not support some older devices; but if it’s not supported it’s probably time for you to get a new one anyway.
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A. Carcas –
What’s to say? For me Windows XP is the best, most reliable platform, Microsoft have produced, and I go back to MSDOS5. I bought this to re-install Windows XP because my PC was so slow,watching paint dry was becoming an attraction. It has done the job perfectly well, and I look forward to doing it again in a year or so, because the nature of the beast is that there will always be something extraneous in the system slowing things down, if you use your PC regularly. It’s a true saying, the old(er) ones are always the best!
Dr. David R. Bess –
I recently upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 98 Second Edition, and I have been THOROUGHLY impressed! With Windows 98 I experienced frequent blue screens and crashes. With Windows XP all of those problems are now history. Also, many of the drivers I needed to load AFTER loading Windows 98 are now already included. My video card drivers were loaded, my CD burner functions were all present, and my scanner worked flawlessly without installing any additional software.The biggest hurdle with this product is successful installation. If you have older components you may have significant problems getting them to function with the new OS. Some older apps are also likely to have difficulty. My hardware and my software are all fairly current, so I had no trouble.I have upgraded my newer computer at home with Windows XP, but the older computer at my church study has Windows 98, and will have it for some time. I am reluctant to upgrade because of the installation problems inevitable with the older components.This product is definitely worth the price, but some persons may need to upgrade components BEFORE upgrading their OS.If you have a newer or brand new computer and are seeking the smoothest, steadiest and most solid OS, I HIGHLY recommend Windows XP.
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Roland Dark –
I know it is probably redundant to write a review about a product 90% of you who are reading this review are using, but I could not resist the temptation. Windows XP offers a bevy of new features and options, easier file management, effortless navagation and fresh graphics. Flies circles around earlier Windows versions. Perhaps it is my computer (Dell Dimension 4300), but programs all too often suddenly and inexplicably lock up. There is nothing more frustrating than being in the middle of an important online business transaction and you get a “Windows has encountered a problem and will have to close” message! Maybe that is just the cost of using technology. Should not bite the hand that feeds me. It could be worse – that other system which will remain nameless!!Anyway, does there have to be a Windows update almost every year? Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP. Bill Gates, I apreciate your ambition to constantly improve the product, but could you wait a couple years longer to release a Windows update? I know I am speaking in vain. There will probably be another Windows by the time I finish writing this review.
Dave Wyant –
I bought my computer two years ago with milleinium installed. I could not believe the problems I had with this OS. Being a UNIX user I expected better. The blue screen of death was my constant companion. The system would blue screen when the screen saver came on. I had read about XP, and thought it couldn’t be any worse. I did my homework and checked my computer make for compatibility, they said, if you change you are on your own, we built your system for ME. If you are not a computer wizard, do not try this upgrade yourself. I spent over two days upgrading to do the step up to XP. Do I regret it, never. I still keep ME on my drive. I have never went back. I cannot believe the stability of this OS. Be aware, new software that really does run on this OS is hard to come by. Do not expect any easy software installations without problems. Drivers are available, but they do not always solve campatibility problems. This will change in time. Do I reccemend the upgrade, YES. I would never go back, but be ready for installation problems with any software. Stability is the issue here, tired of the blue screen? You will love XP, you can crash it but you really have to work at it. I have never seen a more forgiving OS. DAVE
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Old-and-Wise –
I have successfully installed Windows XP on over a dozen computers without a single glitch. The new OS is simply a beauty to behold and a joy to use. It’s fast (on par with Win2k), stable, and, best of all, compatible with both Win98/ME and Win2k programs. A lot of hardware drivers are built-in. The only caveat is you must have the right hardware before you upgrade. According to PC World 90% of upgrade troubles occur because people don’t heed the system requirements.Once you upgrade, you won’t regret it. Windows is getting better and better!
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MUHAMMAD JAMIL –
This window worked good but now no more because of win 10.
Mark Byrd –
It’s a top product from Microsoft! This OS makes up for the invetion of Windows ME!!
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Lawrence Seibert Jr –
I got this software more quickly then expected. This will fix the computer I bought for my aunt. She’s lost on anything newer then XP. This really does help.
LarryMc –
It worked perfectly – no issues
K. Thurston –
Easy to install, easy to manage,reliable and even more fun to build my next system with. The last computer I built with XP Pro over five years ago for my mother is still running well, even with very little maintenance. Until Windows 7 is released and we see what that can do, XP Professional rules the windows family!
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Mark Page –
I have used Windows XP Pro since 2005 and love it for being letting me get my work done. I think it is still Microsoft’s best ever operating system for business use largely because of its “clean lines”. It lacks the eye candy of Windows 7/8 but in my view that is a plus. It also runs on lighter hardware than Win 7/8, e.g. i3 plus 4 MB RAM. It is very stable indeed, I haven’t suffered a crash in 7+ years of use. I also like Windows XP because it will run my “legacy” business programs that won’t run under Windows 7/8, and I decided to build an XP box and run them on that rather in XP mode under Win 7/8. It works just fine. Windows XP isn’t a good fit for multimedia users, however, it’s “all business”.
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Doug –
I found this product performed better than expected and as advertised. It has met and/or exceeded all of my expectations up to now. I do recommend this to anyone that may be in the market for or in need of such an item.
Timothy Evans –
I bought XP after Vista was released because I want Windows on my iMac,a and Apple doesn’t yet support Vista. It was slightly annoying, because a bluetooth keyboard (connected to built-in bluetooth, not USB) cannot support setup. Plus, I contacted Microsoft for support, and they claim they don’t support Macintosh hardware. Stupid, it works perfectly, there was just one small kink. It is very cool that Windows runs on my Macintosh hardware.
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John –
things have changed a little
JointAcc –
It is a little tricky to update since it is really not supported anymore. But got it to update to the latest updates.
Dmfp –
Worked perfectly.
John Corbett –
It is doing the requirements without abuse. Still needs activation. This is the future of software. The 32 was able to handle almost 4G like a 64.
Jeffrey R. Tilley Jr. –
Imagine a Windows OS that looks good, is easier to use than all previous incarantions, isn’t buggy, and doesn’t crash every 10 minutes. So far, that’s exactly what Windows XP is.I actually built my own computer for the first time a few months back. I bought some parts in Japan, and ordered some from the States. It’s always worked “just enough” but with both Windows 98 and Windows ME, it had more than it’s fair share of problems. Seeing as how it was a labor of love, I couldn’t just shelf it, but the more apps I installed on the poor baby the worse it got. All that changed when I installed Windows XP.Let me get my one complaint out of the way. The whole issue of activating Windows from a server. Ok, so far this isn’t to big a deal for me, but I do have another computer I plan on hooking up via LAN, so if the rumors of having to buy more than one copy is true, this could blossom into a real problem. I WILL not buy two copies of this. Shelling out a c-note is quite enough thank you. For purposes of installation however, it was quick and painless.Appearance: Stability is always the big issue for me, but all those purty colors don’t hurt anything. The way everything is organized on the screen and the clean smooth interface make evrything less a chore. I particularly like the way the “start” menu looks and operates. Everything fades in and out instead of jumping all over the place.Stability: It’s passing every test I throw at it without a problem. I was afraid to play certain older games, but so far, they’re working fine. It completely cured a lot of stability issues I was having with Internet Explorer and Outlook. Stability is what they’ve been preaching, and it seems like they were justified (so far).Drivers: This was one of my big concerns. Since XP is more like 2000 than ME, I was afraid of having major hardware issues. So far I’m only having one problem: Creative Labs remote center, which comes with Platinum Live, doesn’t seem to be working. Not a big deal to me since I rarely use it anyway. Everything else was up and running as soon as it booted. It had a large library of drivers on the disk and replaced a lot of my older ones on the install, including my old printer which no version of Windows has had since 95. My older drivers that weren’t replaced seem fine. An added bonus: it healed all the issues I was having with my USB ports. Before installing XP, I could only have one USB device connected at a time. Now I have all three of them connected and they work just peachy.On-board Software: The on-board software and applications are a vast improvement. One small thing that my pass other people buy: it brought back the DOS prompt which can be important when you want to make boot disks for updating your BIOS and stuff. The little tools for optimizing performance are conveneient and easy, and I could tell a difference in speed after they ran (I had a lot of (…) displaced everywhere I guess). While the interface is slightly different from other versions of Windows, it takes virtually no time to learn, and the differenes are logical improvements over certain flawed designs that Microsoft seemed reluctant to get rid of.Third Party Software: Ok, a couple of my third party apps aren’t working yet, but everyone I’ve checked assures me that patches on on their way. My PC-Cillin virus-scan isn’t working. Neither is my Asus probe which monitors my motherboard, or my Creative Labs taskbar applet. I’m really not sweating any of these since I Usually turn them off to keep them from burning up my RAM while they run in the background. The virus-scan is the only one I’m really worried about but I haven’t gone to great lenghts to investigate or install another virus scan. When I installed XP, it created a document showing all the known problems with software and how to fix them if possible. It’s asimple thing, but it shows a level of support that Microsoft hasn’t in the past.Overall Performance: A vast improvement over all previous incarnations of Windows, especially ME which was a big (…). The OS looks better, moves faster and operates smoother. As far as I’m concerned, most of the other issues belong to the third party hardware and software makers who weren’t proactive with their drivers and patches. As for the activation thing: we’ll wait and see. If I can’t get Windows activated on my other Comp. I’ll come back here, edit my review and curse Bill Gates name. I understand people’s privacy issue’s, but if you’re willing to shop on-line with your credit-card number, you shouldn’t find this too big a deal.Update Nov 4: I had an old Compaq before my current computer that I was never able to get working properly after I reformatted the hardrive. After months of working on it, I just gave up and built the computer that I own now. Compaq is notorious for this kind of thing. I installed XP and guess what? It works as good as new. Not a single problem. Amazing.
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L. Lynch –
Purchased to re-install Windows XP on an older machine that is used for playing older games that don’t work on the newer operating software. (Windows 7 and 8)
SP Trainaster –
I took the plunge and downloaded Apple’s Boot Camp for the Intel based Macintosh. I had some old PC games so I thought this was worth giving a try. Apple’s setup process was seamless for partioning a seperate drive I installed just for Windows XP. Then you get to the Windoze part of installation with the famous blue screen. It does look antiquated, but I followed Boot Camp’s instructions to install. Windows XP took about 90 minutes via the “standard” insall method. Apple’s OS X as I remember installed in about 10-20 minutes!Since my installation about four months ago, Windows XP has been running just fine. I have actually gone onto getting additional PC games of my Windows XP disk. So this is great for those who want to have a Mac OS X side for work and a Windows XP side for play. Plus it looks like there won’t be many games available in the future for OS X.Apple’s latest version of Boot Camp includes Windows Vista support, however I think I will hold off given the written reviews here on Vista. Windows XP does just fine for gaming.Edit:A little update here in 2009. I forgot to install Windows with “quick method” and in reality it takes about 10-15 minutes for the install. Fortunately Apple has mentioned this in their updated Boot Camp guide which is complete with version 2.0. As far as Windows XP 32 bit and Boot Camp go, there are no problems. It’s been an excellent system for gaming. And the open source software that I do have works perfectly on the installation. XP is the best that Microsoft has to offer.
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Charlie –
Windows XP Professional is now a mature stable OS that I have become quite comfortable working with over the past 6 years. For a new PC recently built for my home office network I chose to stay with Windows XP Professional for compatibility with 2 other PCs running XP Pro, a network shared multi-function laser printer for which full function Vista drivers are not available, and potential issues with other older hardware and software.Depending on the version, Vista offers some built in functionality not included in XP Pro, but Vista also requires higher end PC hardware than XP. Having some limited experience using Vista PCs, I have found no compelling reason to upgrade from XP, particularly considering potential Vista compatibility issues with older hardware and software used with my home office network and that all of my current hardware and software work perfectly fine with XP.If you are upgrading to XP Pro from XP Home (or Win98, ME, 2000 or NT4) save some money and buy the XP Pro upgrade version. For those building a new PC wanting to stay with XP you can buy the OEM version for about half the cost of the full retail version. Buy the full retail version to have the flexibility to move it to a different PC in the future.Microsoft stopped distributing XP for consumer purchase in July 2008 and currently plans to only offer XP Professional under limited conditions for OEM installation on new PCs until January 2009. I have read that Microsoft plans to support XP with critical updates until 2014. So I plan to skip Vista and wait for Windows 7 before seriously considering an operating system upgrade. For those planning to build or upgrade a PC with Windows XP, get it is while it is still available.P.S. — After trying MS Office 2007, I also bought a copy of MS Office Professional 2003 while still available.
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kangarookirb –
I’ve been really impressed with this release of Windows. Couple it with the the latest Service Pack 2 and it really shines. I work as a technician at a computer repair shop, and let me tell you it is by far the easiest version of Microsoft Windows to support. 1. It’s driver database is outstanding. I get so amazed when I plug in a device and it automatically installs it. 2. I’m also impressed with the stability of this version. Remember the blue screen that you always got in earlier versions?? It’s basically gone!! 3. The built-in popup blocker included with service pack 2 does an excellent job of blocking popups. My popups are gone!! 4. It also does a fine job of backwards compatibility. I’ve already ran OLD ms-dos programs on my XP machine just for the kicks. 5. And the Windows Restore capability is awesome. I’ve fixed a problem by simply restoring it to yesterday. These are just a few of the many features of Windows XP. All in all, I’m well pleased. Buy it.
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Good Earth Co –
Of all the products Microsoft have produced, Windows XP Pro is the very best. It is much better than Vista in every way. It is tried and true. It does not crash, and is very forgiving of newbie mistakes.
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Brett Echols –
This is the best operatering software you can buy at any store! I highly rec.!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joshua Brown –
With all the extra features, the stability, the new look, and just about redsigned everything who can say no to this addition to the Windows family. It installed smoothly on my computer, and took just a second to activate it and register. Painless for anyone. A definate buy no matter how much of a computer geek you are.
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DaveWK –
Software worked as specified, I restored an older PC for a friend and he wanted XP on it because of legacy software he owns that works well on XP.The PC I upgraded for him works very well with this operating system installed on it.
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Lady of Truth –
best of the best of windows which windows had of just improved this version
Timothy Hayes –
The days of easabilty woes for pc users are finally over. Windows XP is the be all and end all of pc user friendlyness. Forget Apple, or OS X. Microsoft has hit a home run with Windows XP. It is simply designed to dramatically enhance your computing experience, Windows XP is based on the strengths of Windows 2000, with a new set of connected experiences that allows you to do more than ever before with your computer.
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John Sullivan –
Windows XP is a masterpiece. Microsoft finally got it right. People who don’t like this operating system will never like anything made by Microsoft. Product activation is a non-issue. It is completely anonymous. Don’t confuse activation with registration. Registration is not required.I have yet to install a software program that doesn’t work flawlessly or a hardware device that is not automatically recognized. Almost all recent pieces of hardware, and most older ones, will have the drivers built in.If your machine is less than a Pentium II don’t bother upgrading. Go buy a new machine with XP installed.
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Jason Buschlen –
All of the other reviewers that have complained about the terrible experiences they have had with this upgrade need to learn how to read the directions! The directions clearly say (as well as the XP website) to do an inventory check BEFORE installing the upgrade.I have a two year old Gateway that was running Win 98. I did the inventory check and needed to download a couple of new drivers. I had no problems after that.The interface is very appealing and the starup and shutdown speed are noticeably faster. I really like the multi-user functionality. The system has not crashed once (unlike the old Win98 system).
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John A. Furner –
I just bought XP Pro because MS is supposed to phase out XP in June of this year. Go to InfoWorld and read about why the world is up in arms with MS. Over 200,000 signatures have signed the petition to save XP.And MS is loving every minute of it, as well as all PC and hardware manufacturers. Why?Vista has promoted the sale of new PCs, Printers, Scanners, etc. This is a win-win scenario for MS, PC and hardware manufacturers. And Vista will not run off most of your 3rd party applications, but it runs MS’s Office, games, and other MS applications. Does this sound familiar (IE vs Netscape wars)?Because Vista does not work, everyone must buy a copy of XP to replace Vista. All of the different packaged versions of the same Windows OS were created to take advantage of everyone. A few years back I bought XP 64. It was not supported by Adelphia (now Comcast) and I could not even get on the Web.I believe MS designed Vista so it would not work on most machines and to promote PC and peripheral sales; money flowed to MS by selling flawed Vista and by double-dipping XP Pro/Home to replace dysfunctional Vista just to make our expensive PCs useful again. In 2010 MS will grease world-wide ATM debits by selling Windows 7/its next version. MS learned well from all of its other OS failures (95, 98, especially from Millennium).MS and PC hardware manufacturers are in the hog pen together, selling Windows, Printers, software applications, and on and on. Aren’t most of the hardware manufacturers behind the power curve, not producing drivers or driver updates for Vista?I think Congress needs to do some investigating, that is, if they are not already in MS’s deep soft money pockets!The Al Queda mind set (AQMS) is in warp drive in the U.S., the AQMS financial version that is (also oil, mortgage ARMs, medical, drugs, and so on).”Let the Buyer Beware” does not apply to MS software because many buyers are trumped by clever advertising/hype/mis-information. “Plausible deniability” has become a legal cesspool in the U.S.
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Bill E. Hinton –
ok
Nelson R. Ripoll –
If you are going to purchase an Operating System, you have to ask yourself what are you doing to be doing with your computer.Go ahead, take a second and ask yourself.I am an Extreme Gamer. As far as I am concern, Windows XP is one of the most stable and reliable OS’s for the most every day uses, like gaming. Windows is extremely user friendly and most of the popular applications used is for windows.Do not believe rumors about Mac’s being un-hackable. It’s just that the user base value of macs are so low that the shock value will be as low so nobody wastes their time writing viruses for mac’s only. But Mac’s are very good for productivity like film/audio editing. I use my mac for when I am just editing films with my gf. But the Mac OS are only good on macs seeing how they are built to use that OS. And no right click? lol. Still, Mac OS is a good productive OS.Linux is for Computer Guru’s who know what they are doing and know what they want in an Operating System. This is also a Productive OS but for the most knowledgeable in computing. FREE*So again, what are you doing with your computer?Everyday use, simple, easy, friendly, gaming, secure – WindowsProductivity – Mac*NOTE* Do not consider Linux if you have no idea what you are doing. Linux is for the most extreme.
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Zin Shades 😎 art –
For those of you upgrading to WinXP, let me break this down briefly. Compatability issues and many more problems have always been the standard for any OS upgrade. I’m not saying the upgrade doesn’t work…it does and will give you a taste of XP, but lingering issues will leave you boggled. Here’s the pro’s & con’s and recommendations:Recomendations for Upgrade vs. Full:- You have lots of programs you want to keep or were pre-installed on your computer. Be aware that many programs will need Hotfixes, new decoders, or an upgrade themselves.- You don’t know how to reinstall software or don’t have the time.- You don’t want your complete computer turned. The Full edition wipes clean everything and installs only what is on the XP disk. The previous restore disc cannot and will not work because it doesn’t recognize the computer – simply, although your hardware is the same…the registry isn’t. >This refers to application recovery and not a full restore<- You don’t have an extra $99Pros – Upgrade:-A wealth of drivers-Cleaner and smoother than any previous Windows OSPros -Full:-A wealth of drivers-Cleaner and smoother than any previous Windows OS-Installs a fresh OS, no shadows of previous OS-NTFS file system is easier to obtain due to new partitioning of local disc-You have all the power to add applications you want without removing every pre-installed software that came with the computer.-Without the clutter of the upgraded OS, the computer operates faster and more reliable.-Simple installation – Insert disc and restart the computer, no overlapping installation in windows…it starts with the computer, follow the instructions and you are there.-Support for all types of digital entertainment and media.Cons:-Files are redirected and moved into different folders.-Compatability issues galore-Reinstalling previous software and upgrading them (if the company supports it)-Lingering remnants of the old OSCons – Full:-You don’t have software you had before and will have to buy them or prove that you had them (whether the companies will care…I don’t know)*Excludes any Office products you reinstall…but that’s Microsoft…so you get the point-If you have a DVD-ROM, you’ll have to get a decoder and software…Windows Media Player has a troubleshooting guide that will help you) *Only for people wanting to use WMP for DVD, I opt for WinDVD 4There are many issues to be addressed and I wanted to be brief. My recommendation is to go Full, here’s why on my end:-Upgraded from Windows 3.x to 95 in it’s day-Upgraded from Windows 95 to 98SE when it came out-Upgraded from Windows 98SE to ME *same deal-Upgraded from Windows ME to XP – on current computer-Fully installed XP on this computer and found no problems, especially with the new NTFS (a better file system than FAT32)If you’re curious, my specs are:*I list this only because you may have the feeling I’m running an obsolete machine. Well, once you buy it, it’s obsolete…true. The previous upgrades were done on computers such as a P 133, PII 300, and a AMD 600HP Pavilion1.2 GHZ512 DDR RamDVD-RomCD-RW80 GB Hard Drive
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Kelly –
I can’t believe I never left a review for XP. XP is the best OS there has been. Windows ME comes close. And I’m sure, if you are a total computer guru, you will say Linex is. But we are talking Microsoft. The most general. KEEP your XP people. Microsoft is doing the Vista change-over just to make their billions of dollars again! With Vista requires all new software and new hardware. You can stretch this XP out until the new OS comes out after Vista! Just like many did for the Windows 98. Anyhow, XP has been the best software for me. Far less problems of missing files and unusual errors compared to any other Microsoft OS in the past. Just remember, to download Firefox people! Internet Explorer – created by Microsoft, has WAY too many holes in it. Protect yourself with Firefox!! and BOOOO to Vista!!!!!
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Richard –
I searched for an upgrade from XP to Windows 7 and this came up. It wasn’t an upgrade to Windows 7 so I returned it.
Terence Waters –
I don’t know why these other people say they hate XP, because I haven’t had a problem with it since I installed it!As for Product Activation, other software vendors do similar things such as Registration, activation REQUIRED over the phone w/ programs such as AutoCAD, etc., so I don’t see any problem activating Windows as a legal copy. Bill Gates was smart to implement this into Windows for anti-piracy schemes, and I also found the process very easy to do over the Internet, so I applaud Gates for this. He or any one else shouldn’t have to deal with piracy.The only problem that I had with it is that it didn’t detect my AMR Modem, but after pointing it to Windows 2000 drivers I had, it worked just fine. It wasn’t listed on the HCL, so that would be one reason.Software has been great and even faster on this platform! And if you notice a program that has problems with XP, you can set a compatibility mode in 95, 98/Me, NT, or 2000 for the OS, and it should work. Very useful tool!I highly recommend this OS, especially if you come from the crash-prone 98/Me architecture, for this is based on the very-reliable NT/2000 architecture, and it’s definitely worth the upgrade! Try it for yourself!
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bryan chalker –
I have been fortunate enough to be a beta tester for this product, though I did not initially install the beta on my drive, after hearing about the “activation” clause. I won’t get into that “feature” until the end, since it’s the most talked aboutI have been a user of DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, 98, and ME. My favorite OS, however, has been Windows 2000 Professional. After severe crashes, and abysmal memory management in 98 and Me, Win2000 provided a staple platform, which ran my most used applications (Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Office 2000, Flash 5) without a problem. It could be said that XP is the culmination of the best of WinME and Win2000.Now, I had never been a fan of the “appearance” of Windows, (Mac OS 9 – and 10- had the trophy for the most attractive GUI) but the look had grown a bit stale…until Windows XP.On installation, you notice that the beginning has a look of WinME – with it’s installation wizard – but the second part of the installation looks like Windows 2000 – with it’s DOS look. That is the end of the physical similarities.During the installation, it picked up all of my components with no problem, and had all of the drivers needed, including my Network card, and monitor. At first boot-up (which is about half the Windows 2000 wait on my Athlon 1.2Ghz), you notice an attractive boot splash screen, which then brings you to the first major feature:After setting up and selecting your profile, you come to the main screen. Built with a cleaner, highly customizable GUI, Windows XP can be either exciting for someone who loves to tweak, or a bit intimidating to those who don’t (Be aware of that before going in).The start menu is different (though you can revert to the “Classic” style), in layout and function. It provides full access to the main parts you need. The requisite “Start” menu has been revised to include My Computer, Network Neighborhoods, and/or whatever else you may want. It’s quite customizable.XP Useful features:Not built on the older DOS engine- Compatibility mode – allows setting programs, which may no be native to XP, to run in 95/98/ME/NT/2000 “mode”. Great feature, and it has worked on all programs I have tried.- Enhanced battery life for laptops by:a) Lid Power. Display is shut down when “lid” (screen) is closed.b) LCD Dimming. When using battery power, the display is dimmed, and brightness is restored when plugged into AC.- Device driver rollback – a wonderful feature which allows you to “roll-back” to the previous driver, in case you have a conflict with your newly installed one. Allows beta-testing drivers.- Search Companion – much more advanced (and needed) search feature.- ClearType – much more precise and clean look for LCD and laptop displays. Also looks great on typical monitors.System Restore – carried over from WinME, this feature allows “points” to be created, in order to restore system setting in case you run into problems. Timesaving.- Completely re-designed GUI- Customized Desktops – allows multiple “profiles” to be set up (husband, wife, and kids for example) which retain settings for icon placement, wallpaper, icons shown, and more. This is great if one of you likes a cluttered (i.e. save everything to desktop J) desktop, and another likes a clean one. In my case, my wife doesn’t want to see all of my icons for my programs, just the one little game she plays all the time. This feature gives XP some personality that has been missing.XP Fairly Useful Features:- CD Burning – Nice inclusion of basic CD burning capabilities, but it must be said, that “basic” means “basic.” Not hybrid Mac/PC burns, no on-the-fly burning, VCD, etc. Get Nero 5.5.5.1 if you want great burning software.- Windows Messenger – MS answer to AOL Instant Messenger, allows quick connection to friends, and allows file trading. But it’s also annoying. It takes a toll on the system resources, so you may find yourself disabling it (like I did ;-).- Self-contained Firewall – though not as robust as third-party ones (ZoneAlarm, Norton, etc.), it is adequate for most users.XP Misleading/Irritating Features:- DVD playback – this would be a nice feature…it existed. As it is, however, you need a third-party CODEC, in order to view DVDs.Microsoft Media Player – MP3 ripping/playing is relegated to 96-bitrate, due to “protecting copyrights” of CDs. You must get the Plus! Pack in order to do higher bitrate ripping. It’s ironic that the WMA (Microsoft’s own format) can be ripped to and played at higher bitrates.Stability:Anyone familiar with Windows 2000/NT, will be impressed with XP’s stability. I have had to reboot only a couple of times, through the Beta and final versions, and then only due to my motherboard settings.Users of Win95/98/ME will be very happy to know that they will not have the conflicts/crashes which plagues those OSs.Compatibility info:Some of my Software (all but one worked with no problem)Photoshop 6Dreamweaver 4Fireworks 4Flash 5Cute FTP 1.0 ProNTI CDEasy Creator 5 Deluxe (Problem. Error pop-ups (missing file) when opening. Re-installed WITHOUT Direct CD program. Fixed)Some of my Hardware (all but one worked with no problem)Asus Geforce MX 7100 video cardKDS VS-190 monitorNetgear FA311 NIC cardSony 4x4x32 CDRWSoundBlaster Live! 5.1 sound card (I did have a problem with this card at first. System would reboot with page-fault errors. I removed-rebooted-reinstalled-rebooted, and updated the drivers – Fixed the problem)Athlon 1.2Ghz CPUAsus A7V133 RAID motherboardFrom here you are on your own, but believe me, it is quite a bit of fun to get to know this OS. NOTE: Microsoft has release it’s first bug fix/update…SP1. Contains numerous fixes, including the SB Live! 5.1…
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William L. Gilstrap –
My computer came with Windows ME. Apparently, it did not handle the memory well. After using a program or two, or surfing the Internet for a short time, it would progressively slow down and eventually stall completely, giving the notice, “The System is Dangerously Low on Resources”. With RAM of 265 megs, this didn’t please me very well. I decided to try the upgrade to XP Home Edition. On installing, the XP recognized all of my hardware without further help on my part. It also kept all my software and works fine with it. I had to update a program for the DVD drive, which was easy. Nothing else was necessary; just let the XP Upgrade install itself. My computer now operates reliably for as long as I want to use it. There are no more slow downs and so far no freeze ups at all. It operates in a more positive way. It’s a bit faster for web page downloads and picture downloads with a dial up Internet connection. After using Windows 95, 98, ME, and this XP, I would definitely say that XP is by far the best of the four systems. It also has a prettier look and I really like the newer Start Menu design. It operates intuitively if one is used to using Windows.
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Daily Rad –
There were times that I thought to myself, Man! Microsoft is good. But now with all the security flaws that this product has, I ‘m thinking how stupid can Microsoft Security experts be?? As far as I know they are highly overpaid for the job that they’re doing, and even the patches contain virus!! Not that it’d utterly their fault, but come on people. Microsoft is suppose to have the highest QA. I know a lot of die hard microsoft fans are out there, and they will believe what they wanna believe no matter what. But it is really hard to make a case for the quality of this product. Sure it’s fancy and has lots of eyecandy but so Mac O/S achieves even more in that department. The Ms search is really bad and crashes the system and system cleanup has gotten way slow. Honestly the only positive thing about this product is the Hearts (game)! Skip this one and get Fedora or even lispire. 1 star for hearts and 1 star for the graphics. Add -10 for security and there you have it -8 stars.
James Neal –
Good Price just what I needed….
yvonne marshall –
this was bought for my son’s computer,the have mac,but the online school uses windows
pm444 –
Unlike many, I thought that Win ME was an improvement over Win 98, and XP is a quantum leap from ME. Most thoughtful critics of XP will admit that it’s a big improvement, but complain about the activation requirement and the perceived attempt by Microsoft to crush its rivals by integrating still more features into the OS.OK, so you have to activate XP with Microsoft during the first 30 days. Big deal. How is that different from registering (and paying for) Norton Anti-Virus updates after the first year? (Speaking of Norton, NAV 2001 will not run under XP, but there’s a rebate coupon for upgrading to 2002).As for integrating new features into the OS, I don’t see this as part of an evil plot. In the bad old days, people often had to buy after-market seat belts, stereos, and even air-conditioners for their cars, until the auto-makers got smart and started including these “options” as standard equipment. That was seen as progress, not a heavy-handed attempt to establish a monopoly. It’s become fashionable to routinely bash Microsoft, and with some good reason. But let’s give them credit when they get it right. Most users want increased functionality for their PCs, and aren’t going to get all bent out of shape if they get it along with the OS itself, as opposed to buying it from third-party vendors.This OS offers consumers a stable platform that’s faster and, at least on my PC (1 Ghz P-3 with 256 MB of RAM), manages memory much more efficiently than previous versions of Windows did. Installation over Win ME was very easy and took less than an hour. Before installing, the software checks your PC for any possible hardware or software incompatibilities. This check is very thorough, and errs on the side of overly cautious. While it warned me of several possible problems, everything worked fine after the upgrade. My Canon scanner works much better (and faster) with the scanner “wizard” built into Win XP than it ever did with the third-party software Canon provided.There does not seem to be the gradual loss of system resources that I found to be the case with ME. With ME, after several hours of using several programs and performing various tasks, I would almost invariably have to reboot in order to avoid low-memory problems, even with 256 MB of RAM. So far, that has not been necessary with XP, and the only reboots I’ve had to do were after installing new software. AOL v. 7.0 has crashed twice, but the system did not crash and no restart was needed. This is a big improvement over ME.I like the new interface, not just because it’s more attractive, but because it gives the user more control over the way things are laid out. The folder options are quite impressive, and organized in a logical way. The taskbar and Start Menu are more customizable than before, and there’s less clutter on the taskbar when you have many open windows, since the OS groups the taskbar buttons by application. There are only three basic XP color schemes, and the olive green one is really ugly, but the default blue scheme is pleasing. You can modify the schemes the way you could in ME.So, for the money, I feel that I’ve gotten a significant upgrade in terms of stability, speed, memory usage, and general ease-of-use. Oh, and the dreaded activation took about 30 seconds.
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Baron –
……by some of the scary reviews here. I just did an effortless upgrade of a Compaq 800mhz Celeron Presario which had been running ME. Needless to say, XP is a MUCH MORE STABLE operating system. I did choose to do a “New Installation” after installing the upgrade CD; essentially it wipes your hard drive clean. The upgrade provided necessary drivers for my modem, and I therefore had no trouble getting into the Net, where I FIRST downloaded Norton AntiVirus 2004. Then I went to the Microsoft site to download a LARGE package of XP security updates. I then added in my software, which I had already checked for compatibility by downloading the Microsoft XP Upgrade Advisor several days before my XP installation.( You also can check compatibility with the XP upgrade CD, but I wanted to know ahead of time which software I’d need to replace)XP ran quite well on the 128mb which were originally on my machine, but I chose to add another 128mb after looking at my system information.Don’t hesitate. For less than $100, XP upgrade is a GREAT bargain. It’s certainly much cheaper than buying a new machine!!
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Rog –
Does exactly what it says on the tin. My PC needed re-building and I didn’t have the original XP disc. I used the express delivery because I needed this quick and it arrived the following day – can’t get better than that. All in all, very pleased.
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Phaserhawk –
Microsoft XP is by far the greatest operating system to date. The program is so powerful and intelligent it makes you wonder how far off it is before computers take over the earth. My only complaint is this is a system hog, and I highly recomend maxing out your memory, it says windows only needs 128 MB of Ram, which means double that and get 256. However if your computer isn’t faster than a 1 Ghz, like mine, I recomend getting 512 MB of ram, once I did that, the system ran a lot better. Memory is cheap is buy it makes a difference. Minus that, this system is great, don’t believe any one else who tells you otherwise. Oh, and by the way, if you have a Motorola SB4100 cable modem, go to their website and download the patch before you install XP, because your modem will not work when XP is installed, then run the patch and everything is fine, that was my problem. Also Easy CD creator 3 and 4 don’t work well. Hope
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Tim –
I’ve been using XP for about a month now, without a single crash. All my programs and hardware run without a problem. (I did have to purchase a new version of Roxio Easy CD creator, but the upgrade is worth the price.) As other reviewers have mentioned, it’s better to do a clean installation of XP rather than updating Windows 98. So back up your files onto some CDs or zip disks, wipe your computer’s hard drive clean, and then install XP. You won’t regret it.
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Kindle Customer –
Ok I have gone through about 75 reviews of XP, and for the most part it is negative. My Dad’s computer which I use often for games is very reliable and fast. I feature slowdown in some games but that is because of a low-end video card(16 MB VANTA) But the computer has absolutely NEVER crashed, never froze, and I have had no problems whatsoever. Keyword “Games” Not “Word processing” Thats what my Dad uses it for but that wastes it. Games take up the most system resources of any program except 3D modeling and graphical programs and the such. I have a Pentium 4 1.6 ghz with 128 mb ram, and the computer runs fine. I am getting a new computer in 2 days with XP and I think their will be no problems with that either. That will be a major speed boost(Athlon XP 2200+) With all the high end techie stuff. Trust me, I have been using computer since i was 6 freaking years old, and I have learned all the high tech odds and ends from my college age brother(which I learned in my young years, and I expanded as I got older without his help). So If you are a gamer, GET THIS OS!
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R.D. Martin –
This was necessary to play a large number of PC games from that era.A stable operating system for its time.
Apollinaire –
I used this for several years, and it never gave me any problems at all.
David G. Fuller Jr. –
If you are like us we got fed up with the growing pains of Microsoft Vista. We decided it was high time to invest in a full version of Windows XP before they stopped selling them. It has proven to be a wise decision for us. Our son is back to playing all of his computer games on his new system without any glitches.
Anna Marie –
Great operating system. Hardly any problems with it. Very stable compared to Windows 98.
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Alex Sernick –
I dont know what these people are talking about when they give this a bad rating. The main thing I LOVE about this is that is DOES NOT CRASH!! I have had the Home edition for over 3 months now and I have not had one blue screen.Everything I had was commpatible with XP. I would only get this if you have a really new computer that can handle this software.
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Trinette Johnson –
I love XP,and it works so well for me.No bluescreens,no stop errors..nothing!I installed it cleaning which you can do with the upgrade just like the full version.I must say I am one of the lucky few to get it to work in all but a few software titles and with all my hardware.I love the new Luna GUI,and Mediaplayer.XP runs all of my software reliably and if it doesn’t it will still run well if a problem is found.XP is the OS my computer was waited for!Alot of new hardware and software will work great with XP,as well as some software and hardware made for Win95.Now that I have XP I will never go back!
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Charles Hall –
I am very glad I upgraded to Windows XP. I was able to resolve some immediate problems I was having with Windows 2000 and my computer works much better. The upgrade required some professional expertise but has been well worth it. I would recommend this upgrade to anyone looking to upgrade from an older Windows system
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T. R. Matheson –
I jumped from Win 95 to XP at home, but have experienced 98 and Me at work. All I can say is: It’s great! Especially appreciated is the System Restore feature, which saves people like me who occasionally want to experiment with settings. Very stable and predictable — what home computing should be.
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Paul in Epsom –
Just what I needed
Arthur J. Decosta –
Item was as described. I installed it quickly and Microsoft verified it as legal. I would buy again from this vender.
sk8thetilt –
It is a real version of windows xp no scratches. It does require a previous disk or other means to verify you have a current/previous version of windows.
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Dan from FBP –
Does what it says on the packaging. It’s not as high performing as Win 7 but it’s perfectly suitable for our needs.
Bob D –
I’ve been using XP since it came out. It is simply the best. My system “Never” crashes anymore. It always messed up with Windows 98 2nd edition. I reccommend “Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade” to everyone. And it’s very easy to use.
Joseph S. –
What’s not to like. It is the dominant gaming operating system for now. The full version will repair windows in the event of a crash, as opposed to the OEM version from the computer vendor (or purchased), which requires a total reinstallation, including all other applications on the hard drive in question. I had an OEM disk, but opted for a new full version with repair capability to avoid any future total reinstallations. Some of my current games and applications would not reinstall on my desktop computer and are lost, but, oddly, as a test, installed on my laptop with Windows XP Pro.A new computer, to arrive soon, has Vista for the OS and I’ll be able to compare.
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Erik S. Heyl –
Well, I just got me an HP Pavilion 750n. It came with XP. I’ve used Mac OS, linux and (of course!) Windows since 3.1I must say that this operating system is worth the money! I have a lexmark printer and a Canon scanner, plus an older SB LIVE value soundcard and a wacom tablet. I plugged everything in and powered up……and everything is detected and works as its supposed to work. Configuration of multiple accounts was a breeze and I’ve not had a single lockup or porgram or game that wouldn’t work. In addition I was able to setup the computer with the latest server build from Apache as well as MySql and everything is just hunky-dory.For specs I’ve got a P4 1.6 ghz processor, 80 gb hdd and 512 of DDR ram. I do agree that you should lay your hands on as much ram as possible, just for speed of games and 3d apps. I can now run Premiere, Golive, Imageready and Photoshop, brose teh web AND switch backa nd forth from a game I’m playing, without any crashing at all. PS I’ve got some older games to (1998 or so) and they work great in XP, without the need to even run compatibility mode.In a nutshell, I would recommend getting XP. Its faster more stable and non-intimidating for the novice and just plain nice to look at for us old pros.Thanks for reading!
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Joe D. –
Windows XP upgrade! Dang, how old is this item just now showing up on my list of items to review? Windows XP… still using it today at my workplace. The old standby. Highly recommended. LOL
James –
I would have liked to know that it was not a boxed version. It does include the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity however, so I presume it is real Microsoft Windows XP Pro software.
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Moldova György David –
Windows XP is Microsoft’s best operating system ever made!It provides the stability of Windows 2000 with the functionality of Windows 98/me plus a lot more. Windows XP sets the standard for reliability and performance. Plus the new user interface makes Windows XP the most easiest operating system ever!
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Robert –
Put simply, it’s hard for me to not get excited about Windows XP.Why Windows XP Is Important?Each Windows release has a theme, a reason for it to exist. Windows 95, of course, moved the DOS/Windows world to the 32-bit space, and brought with it a major change to the Windows user interface. Not coincidentally, Windows NT 4.0 was about moving the Windows 95 user interface to the NT world. Windows 98 was a small release designed to add bug fixes and Internet integration, along with new device support. Windows 98 SE, of course, was an even smaller upgrade with the same mission as its predecessor: Add new Internet features, improve stability, and support new hardware. Windows 2000, an NT product, brought a new level of sophistication and compatibility to the business world. And Windows Me–the final 9x product–added stability and digital media features to Microsoft’s new consumer line.Windows XP is also about choice. Contrary to reports that Windows XP was exclusionary, this OS makes it easier for users to decide which applications will work with which tasks. For example, you could use AOL and Netscape for Web and email, and then use Kodak’s digital camera software to acquire digital photos, if you wanted. So you don’t have to use what Microsoft provides. But for the vast majority of users, what Microsoft does provide in the box is not only sufficient, but actually quite good. That’s because the company really thought through each experience end-to-end: What happens when the user plugs in a digital camera? Or a camcorder? It’s all in there, and it’s about what real users want to do with their computers.And finally, Windows XP is important because it signals the end of the old DOS/Windows product line. Windows XP is based on a new version of the NT/2000 kernel, dubbed the Windows Engine, which brings the reliability of Microsoft’s industrial strength business platform to home users for the first time. That it does so without sacrificing application and hardware compatibility is really the most impressive thing about this release. Microsoft has finally come through on its promise to integrate its consumer and business OS products, and the result is far better than I would have anticipated just a year ago.Of course, the most obvious change in Windows XP is its new user interface, code-named Luna. Early in the development of Windows XP, Microsoft decided that it would move from the monolithic Explorer shell–first introduced in Windows 95–to a new UI that would be more extensible and easier to upgrade later. This new shell allows the user to provide various Visual Styles to the OS, each giving a unique look and feel, while utilizing users’ same basic skill set from the old UI.Other new shell features include an integrated CD burning capability, which will record (or “burn”) audio and data CDs as fast as is possible with your hardware; and the ClearType display enhancement technology for LCD displays (laptops and flat panel monitors only). Both are most welcome additions.In Conclusions Windows XP is a must-have upgrade for any individual using any version of Windows. I wouldn’t recommend that any corporation halt an ongoing Windows 2000 rollout for XP, but for virtually everyone else, it’s a no-brainer. It is far more reliable and stable than Windows 9x, while offering a similar level of software and device compatibility. Compared to Windows NT/2000, XP offers a stunning new interface with various integrated experiences, but it’s also more reliable, and far more compatible. And features like Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, and Windows Messenger will make Windows XP indispensable to many current 2000 users as well. Regardless of how you get it, Windows XP is a cause for celebration. For the hundreds of millions of people mired in the unstable hell of Windows 9x, Windows XP is a clean slate, your entry into a new world of reliability and stability. For Windows 2000 users, the upgrade is less dramatic, but still worthwhile, especially for the mobility and digital media features. And for the Mac OS X and Linux platforms, where innovation equates to copying the feature set of Windows, the bar has been raised yet again, this time to great heights. Surely, those platforms will catch up someday. But in the meantime, we’ve got the best solution right here, right now.
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Gale N. Walker –
Good buy. Needed to use this for a Second Windows program on my Tower. This way I have A back up Windows, on one tower.
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Gaspar Hernandez –
More than meet the expectations! .. Thank you!
Ms. V. Ford –
Faultless install on a 20″ iMac. Took about 45 minutes.The software comes in a brown box with the license conditions written on it. Do NOT worry that it ways it must be installed with an OPK (OEM Pre-install Kit). It doesn’t, it installs like regular windows. Runs fast on an iMac. So nice to have a dual-boot system. Essential if you have Windows software you don’t want to re-buy for OSX (if it’s even available).
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Cliff Shockley –
Slick product, found all my hardware on it’s own. Quick & Stable! First Microsoft product that I’ve ever been 100% satisfied with out of the box.
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A. Atkins –
Perfectly ideal for my use!
Ernie Simpson –
It was exactly what I needed
Rick –
I wanted to use Windows on my MacBook, but did not want or need to get involved with Vista. XP is working great for my purpose.
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David Wilson –
This review is based on release candidate 2 (RC2). Can I say anything but Kudos? The new interface is intuitive to the max. It’s a big step above former versions of Windows and even a cut above Macs. Stability is, well, I can’t get it to crash. Compatibility is phenomenal. DOS, Win 3.1 and Win9x programs run without a problem (remember, this is based on the NT file system and kernel, not the DOS-based file system and kernel). This is what Windows was meant to be when version 1.0 came out. OK, it took 9 years to get it to this level but, now that it’s where it’s meant to be, there is no reason not to get it if your computer will run it. Most people will be satisfied with the home version. If you have a business or are a real computer geek, then you may want the Pro version. Installation is a snap (takes about an hour) and, if you decide that it’s not for you, it uninstalls easily.For me there’s no going back. I think that you’ll feel the same way once you try it.
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Paul –
Good
D. Bloom –
I purchased Windows XP for my new Intel iMac based on other reviews stating that Windows Vista was giving them problems. I use Windows XP on my Mac at work and it works great. I am happy with this purchase.
Mr B –
The best PC OS
Jeff P. –
I only have experience with the full version of XP Home, but it’s so good that I’m buying the upgrade for my PC running Me.I built my first PC about 2 months ago. I was actually disappointed when I built it, because I thought it’d be harder and take longer. But the reason it went so much faster was because of XP. XP has so many device drivers already baked into it, that I didn’t need to install a single driver! The 2 CDRW’s, floppy drive, internal zip drive, internal flash card reader, and network card for my 4 port router were recognized, and drivers installed, without me hitting a single key. And that’s just the install…This OS has been as rock-solid as they come. I run this PC 8-10 hours per day, and have run it everyday (except for a few days around Thanksgiving and Christmas) for 2 months. I have not had a single crash or lockup since I turned the PC on the first time. I still can’t believe it. You see, I also have a Windows Me PC that crashes constantly. I either get the blue screen of death, or it locks up so bad even Ctrl-Alt-Del doesn’t work, and I have to just kill the power. So XP is certainly a breath of fresh air.I have had a couple programs that I used to run on a Windows 95 machine that didn’t seem to like XP, but compatibility mode helps (that’s a brand new feature). And that’s only a couple of those old programs. The rest of the oldies worked just fine!As for the ability to customize, this one is tops by far. It’s a little daunting getting used to taking different paths to get to where you’re going when you want to alter the OS, but I think it’s more customizable than any previous OS.FAST! My Me machine boots up in about 2 minutes. My XP machine boots up in about 32 seconds. And it shuts down in about 13 seconds. And if you really want to run this OS lean and mean, you can opt to do away with the cutesy new look that adds all kinds of graphics (and time to process), in favor of a graphically stripped-down version that will run even faster.The only thing I’m concerned with regarding an upgrade is the method each OS files data. Windows 95 uses FAT16, and 98 and above use FAT32. XP uses NTFS. I don’t know anything about what any of that means, except that I can see they’re different. I plan to backup everything before I try to upgrade, but the upshot of all of this is: I bought it once, and it was good enough that I’m going to buy it again.
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T. Becker –
Forget the negative reviews from people on here who probably haven’t even used Windows XP. If you can look past the fact that it’s a Microsoft product, you’ll see a very robust, stable OS that is more user friendly than 9x. And Product Activation? It’s done before you know it started, then that’s it. It has been proven to protect your privacy, while simply enforcing the same EULA that MS has had all along. No big deal, and certainly not a reason not to upgrade. Just be sure to take the results of the Upgrade advisor seriously. If it says something may not work, it wont work. But if your hardware is compliant, this is a must have upgrade in my opinion. 1 crash since I installed it on Oct 25th, and that was the fault of the video driver and has been fixed. And I keep my PC up 24 hours a day. Give XP a shot, you won’t be dissapointed.
Roger W. Lorah –
I am dual-booting with Windows XP and Win 7, and needed additional valid copies of Win XP. The copies I bought work just fine. Service was fast and priced just right.
Strawberryred –
I have not had any problems.
J. A. Sugrue –
The product is a legit Microsoft CD, and it comes complete with Authentication label, and paper work to prove it. The later paperwork includes the “Key” needed to authenticate the OS on line via Microsoft on line Authentication.It also comes with the Authentication Key Code label taken from a destroyed PC that this copy of XP is replacing. This Key code is useless, it is merely sent to prove to the buyer that the process is above board. The label I received looked like the redundant PC in question had brewed up.So there you go, I’ve installed a fair few Win 98, W2K, and XP operating systems. And this one did not prove to be any different, all you have to do is follow the on screen instructions.Why have I just installed this copy of XP? Well I foolishly bought a copy of Windows 7 64 bit to replace a “cough” copy of XP Pro 64 bit. It was on a PC I built back in 2006, AMD Athlon 64 3700+ CPU, 2 GB PC3200 memory, Nivida 7600GT 250MB graphics card. Of the five “First Shooter” games it played seamlessly on XP, under Windows 7, two of the games would not run, and one run but was so slow it was pointless.All I can say is the people who could not install this offering of XP, clearly were not capable of following the on screen instructions, simple as that.
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Melanie –
Easy to upgrade from Windows ME. I did have to increase my RAM by 256K but after that, works like a charm.
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Emily –
All my life I’ve had to put up with a father who LOVED gadgets. And every few years he would buy a new computer. I soon learned to love the computer and eventually we started to keep our old “new” computer when we bought a new one.On our newest computer (an amazing Dell) we have Windows XP. I know that my opinion about XP may not seem useful to you. After all I am a high school student who couldn’t tell you a damn thing about all the techincal junk. But I do know that I love it and maybe knowing that I love it can show you that your kids would love XP too.Lately my dad’s been yelling at me to use my computer instead of his new one, but that hasn’t stopped me. XP loads up amazingly fast and can do anything our old comp did, but better. It’s great for working on school stuff, listening to music, and surfing the web. I love how I can custom design my desktop…I don’t have to worry about other people yelling about my “stupid” pictures on it. And I’m happy to say that it’s only frozen once and it had never caused any other major problems.XP is great, and if you ask me, very worth the money.
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Batmanbrb –
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love Windows XP. Why? Because when people used to have computer problems with Windows 95,98, and ME, I was always first on everyone’s list to come fix their computer problems. It was fun at first, but then I was really sick of it. When XP came out, I recommended to all those people to get XP. Now, NO ONE has called me since with a computer problem. That shows you how wonderful this operating system is. XP is not perfect; but it works well enough to keep the average computer user happy with the condition of their computer. It is virtually idiot proof and it is very difficult to ‘mess it up’. The system restore function is a big plus. Also, Windows XP keeps your system files from being corrupted by viruses by not allowing unauthorized access to the files. I’m not saying that it’s virus-proof, but much more secure than previous Windows versions. The only downside to XP is that some computer games don’t seem to work good with it unless they were made compatible with XP.
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Gdog67 –
Needed a licenced copy for a VM at work. Works great, registered fine and even have the shiny new box. XP disappearing but still tons of factory equipment running on 32 bit software.Very happy with product.
Bob –
If you want Win XP, get it from these guys. THANK YOU. I purchased 20 copies and used them all to setup 20 legacy laptops running XP for our older instruments.
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Grahan Cocking –
The quality of the programme was poor and I had to have another version loaded onto PC
Robert J. Frey –
Great product, especially compared to their ME and Vista products. Product was delivered on the date promised.
Arthur-Emmy –
I really love this OS.After having used Win98SE for over 1,5 year I’m so happy with this since it came on the market in october 2001 !!I’m running my network 24/7 and all computers use the XP-home version with the LINKSYS cable router.At first (with W98SE) the systems crashed more and more frequently after being online.Where it began with one time a day, it ended with one time every hour…No problems with XP though!! It just keeps running on all our computers 24/7 ever since Oct.2001Absolutely RECCOMMANDED !!
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Annie –
Fantastic value for money
c kirby –
works good when computer crashes
William Sinclair –
The product was fine. But it would not load into my computer. So it was returned for refund.
PaBear –
This software was purchased for installation within PARALLELS Desktop for MAC on a new Mac Book using MAC OS X Snow Leopard (2009).It failed to accept two older Windows programmes and an HP Officejet Printer Driver at all.These all work satisfactorily on two separate Win XP installations on MS laptop and MS Desktop which are of about the same age.It also failed to cope with a new (2009) COREL Paintshop Photo Express; this was because of a screen definition incompatibilty.Overall disappointing.
R. Martinez –
I have a home built Athlon computer. It’s basically a Frankenputer with all sorts of parts put into it. Windows XP Home Edition sees to have solved a lot of problems I was having with Windows 98SE running on my home built system. There is one thing though that is solved by just buying third party software. That’s native in-OS CD-R/CD-RW burning. I solved that by buying Nero Buring ROM. But all in all, it’s pretty stable. I’ve had a few apps crash on me but nothing to restart the computer over. And those apps were older pre Windows 2000 apps, so it’s understandable (but really, OSes should still run older software even if the software is only a few years old). I do have a few problems with slowness, but that’s attributed to my slow hard drive (5400 RPM). I’m sure once I get a faster hard drive to match my fast computer then I’d be doing pretty well.
Mike F. –
Updated 08-25-2003: Windows XP still running strong, I love it!Original review:It was a cold January weekend, and I decided to take the plunge and upgrade from Windows 98 to Windows XP Home Edition. In short, I totally love this OS. It does not crash, runs and boots fast, and most of my existing software and hardware runs great. THE MAIN REASON I HAD AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE WITH WINDOWS XP is because I read both the Windows XP website and my computer manufactures XP website for compatability issues. This is a must do – please take the time to flush out any negative issues before you upgrade. And, if you have a CD burner, before you upgrade, burn a mirror image of everything you have stored on your hard drive as a backup copy. Plus, make an Emergency Boot Disk in your current version of Windows.I’m confident if you do the above due diligence and have the minimum hardware specs, you will also love Windows XP.
Craig A. Smith –
I ordered a copy of xp for a secondary computer’s operating system, and I recieved the order in a few days, in great condition! As a matter of fact, I got the order before my computer was done being built. Recommeded highly, and thanks again you guys!!
Fred Gruben –
i’ve been beta testing this for some months. its great. the stability of nt and the tweakablility of 98. i love it.
Richard Earhart –
This full version for computers without Windows was used to convert the OEM version to run on a virtual machine. The software works, but Microsoft’s marketing policies …..
Robert A. Crigger –
This was the last good one.
Giovanni Noris –
Per la mia esperienza e conoscenza di utilizzo lo ritengo molto valido. L’affidabilità di Microsoft è sicuramente fuori dubbio ed io per certe scelte sono tendenzialmente conservativo. Ciò non toglie che vui siano degli ottimi altri prodotti.
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Jorge Richards –
The product was excellent.
ILoveGod2 –
love it and was able to let 2 family members use it as well …. we are now a MAC family
Mike Cawood –
It is an OEM version of Windows XP and installs on the old PC fine. It has a Product Key sticker attached though I didn’t need to use this as the product key on the PC case worked fine.
W. McReynolds –
Great quality no problem installing on my computer. It gives me the backup system I need for my projects. Super
Don Fuldauer –
After I purchased the Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade, I first upgraded from my ME Edition (which by the way, was very unstable). I soon later found out that XP could not handle much of the software I previously had before I upgraded, so what I had to do was format and restore to my computer’s original state. Now, my computer is a pretty reliable HP 1.3Ghz Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 40G Hard Drive, Nvidia TNT2 M64 32MB Graphics Card, Sound Blaster Live!, etc. It works really well with pretty much anything. After I installed Windows XP HE after my situation after formating, I found out that Windows XP is an extremely stable and well put-out OS. It has many new features with built-in audio recording and movie making software. The new design makes you feel more comfortable browsing through your computer, and the Control Panel can now be accessed through a categorized selection. The only problem I had was compatibility. About 1/8 of my software was not compatible in which I would have like to installed, including my Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4.0, in which you must upgrade to 5.0 for an additional (cost). Without the compatibility problems (Which should be cleared up soon with many of the companies having to make XP compatible drivers for their hardware and software), Windows XP is a great, stable OS environment perfect for personal files and audio.
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David J Ward –
I got this software installed and took it home to play the DVD feature but it keeps telling me that there is a glitch in the program and the DVD Player does not work!!Bummer since I just bought some great movie DVDs and wanted to watch them-everything else works great though!!
Jack H. –
good
F. Ramirez –
I am not too crazy with all the bells and whistles that come with Windows Vista. If you want a simple down to earth operating systems then go with Windows XP Professional. I just installed COD5 and it runs perfect with my new rig. Windows Vista uses a lot of memory compared to Windows XP.Windows Vista requires 1GB, Windows XP Professional only requires 512mb.Is up to you, you make the choice. I am using a Q6600 processor, with 2 EVGA 9800GTX in SLI mode. 4gb of Corsair Dominator Memory, EVGA 750i SLI FTW motherboard.
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LYNNEH –
WORK FOR WHAT I NEEDED WHICH WAS FOR GAMES ONLY!! OLD COMPUTERS CAN STILL DO THIS!!MY COUSIN USES IT A LOT!!
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José Luis –
Aunque no he intentado instalarlo todavía, la imagen del producto que aparece junto a la descripción no corresponde al producto enviado. En realidad, se trata de un disco de WXP con una licencia OEM (información importante que no se incluye en la descripción). La foto es engañosa al dar la impresión de que se trata de un WXP completo en caja.
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imank –
I believe everything was told, that should have been before I purchased the product! Everything I needed to know was there. The product before the estimated date so that was very nice! I was very scared because before there were no ratings so I didn’t know how it was gonna be but it was nice. I loved and I recommend others to by from this seller! thank you!
3 people found this helpful
Zachary Wilderman –
Installed easily on an old rebuilt PC with the included valid code. No complaints, runs every time the PC is booted up the first time.
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George Heindel –
This tried and true Windows Operating System when properly installed and updated to SP3 version and proper security suite will perform to your satisfaction. Having learned the usage of this system over the past 10 years I continue to have a preference to it over anything produced since.Candidly I might add, “I use it daily over other later editions in a dual boot format”
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Barbara B. –
I purchased three copies and installed on all my computers. They are much more stable then they had been in the past. Before you purchase, go to Microsoft’s website and ensure all hardware in your system will be compatible. It may be necessary to reinstall some software and to obtain NT drivers for some hardware, but with all three of my systems, I was able to get everything working without having to purchase replacement equipment. The GUI is much nicer then in the past.
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Randy G. Davis –
I first installed the upgrade just as soon as I recieved it and had compatability problems.So then I reformatted my hard drive and installed Win98SE and then immediately upgraded to XP.Then I went to the net and got all of the latest drivers for my hardware and it has been trouble free since.Now I couldn’t think of going back to 98 or ME.I love it especially the stability.
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Vonda K. Paul –
i bought it because of the memes and the memories. Don’t judge
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gedankencoax –
It’s XP and worked just fine