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| From: Microsoft Software
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $84.99
You Save: $15.00 (15%)
New (18) Used (4) from $78.00
Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 109
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Windows Xp
Color: 1-user
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Upgrade with SP2
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.8 x 1.9
MPN: n09-00985
Model: n09-00985
UPC: 805529831421
EAN: 0805529831421
ASIN: B0002423YK
Release Date: September 28, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
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| Customer Reviews:
 The best windows can offer November 19, 2005
Ronnie Clay (Winnsboro, Louisiana)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I love Windows XP every since I bought it and install it in my windows 98 computer it hasen't been the same since. My computer has less virious and more security, no more pop up ads. I can download more video clips and install mediaplayer 10. If you want to upgrade to bigger and better things then get this.
 A bad deal all around. November 23, 2005
Electric_Cowboy (Texas, USA)
9 out of 22 found this review helpful
I wouldn't recommend this software to anyone, your much
better off with Windows 2000, owing to the glaring
security hole that centers around 'remote desktop'
which Microsoft refuses to fix. Also this software
can only be reinstalled a maximum of 20 times, a very
bad deal indeed if you get computer viruses often.
Don't waste your money on this shoddy product
best to look somewhere else for an operating system.
I give it one star for bad quality and poor usability.
A good operating system destroyed by a ridiculous service pack July 30, 2005
Cybercafeowner
8 out of 18 found this review helpful
With it's excellent drivers, useful utilities, ease of use and security features, Win XP is a great improvement over Windows 98 and less of an improvment over Win 2000. Signed drivers and the Restore system funciton add to the stability of the system. A redesigned page files makes the system more secure and an included zip utilities as well as a lite burner are welcome addtions. Unfortunately the company it seems is incapable with dealing with the ever constant threats of viruses, adware ect. So they introduced this most annoying feature SP2, that, in the eyes of some critics is more to calm public opinion than addressing windows security failures. The most annoying aspect of it is that it treats you like an infant and bugs you with constant stupid messages about security that are not likely to change your behavious. For this I give only one star for SP2 for 3 stars for XP. this system was released in 2001, think seriously about Linux or MacIntosh if you want my opinion.
 While waiting for Windows Vista, this is a good OS September 10, 2005
C. Prasojo (Singapore)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you are currently using earlier version of Windows, you may want to consider this OS.
For Windows 98 or Me users, upgrading to Windows XP means leaving those BSODs (Blue Screen Of Death), better appearance on your windows, better security, and lots more! Windows XP is based on Windows 2000 security where the stability is the priority. I'll share my experience using this OS.
I was using windows Me before upgrading to Windows XP. When I was working on a file in Windows Me and an error occured, a blue screen appeared and I knew that there would be no more choice beside rebooting your PC (the famous Ctrl+Alt+Del). I lost all my changes on the file I was working on, as well as all other unsaved files in other windows.
After upgrading to Windows XP, the BSOD is never showed on my screen. When an error occured, the non-responsive program is closed and other program and opened-windows are remain there. I like this very much!
Some other good points on Windows XP are:
Better user interface. I have all the icons, windows, and its components redesigned. It's much better than the previous design in any Windows version.
Renewed Start Menu. With the new start menu, you can navigate to Control Panel, My Computer, Help, Your Documents, Music, Pictures, and Network easily. It will also display the most used/launched software. With this new start menu, you don't have to scroll through your All Programs items to launch your favourite program. Also, you don't have to create shortcut on desktop or quicklaunch. I have no icon on my quicklaunch and desktop (except recycle bin) and it's good to have a clean desktop so that you can show-off your fave wallpaper.
Better plug & play support. With Windows XP, I have never worried about driver for my devices. Just plug them in, and Windows will search the appropriate driver for you. All you have to do is wait for it, and Windows will notify you once your device is ready to be used.
Firewall and other security. Windows XP comes with SP2 and better firewall, keeping you away from all those unauthorized people on the net that are trying to steal your information.
I can conclude that this is the best Windows ever. And while we are waiting for the next generation of Windows, Windows Vista, this OS is still the best choice among other Windows.
* Don't worry too much about the differences between Home edition and Professional edition. If you know networking features and other administrative tools, you may consider Professional edition. Otherwise, choosing Home edition is a good choice as it comes with lower price.
Try Windows 98, or better yet Mac OS X January 9, 2006
Thomas T. Quinn (Cupertino, CA)
8 out of 34 found this review helpful
This operating system is a joke.
Seriously it makes me laugh, they seem to replicate more and more features from Macintosh with each release of windows. Apple invented all of the ideas that are the base of this operating system inthe early 1980's. Such as the idea of having an interface based on windows- ( you know the boxes with maxamize tabs and such). Oh and this thing is GREAT when it comes to security. Not only can a 12 year old hacker completely ruin your documents and mabybe even your hardware but you can accidently ruin your own comptuer if you aren't very very careful. Let's talk about bundled software. Oh I love internet explorer NOT. If your computer was a house using internet explorer would be the equivilent of leaving your front door open and inviting theifs into your home. Also this operating system comes with literally nothing useful- in it you will find something to the effect of a word processing program and a crappy movie editing program, anythign else you find will not fit your needs and you will need to buy more software. Say for example you buy XP, and you need microsoft word. The operating system will cost you about 100 and the office suite will cost 150+. If you own a macintosh you can simply buy iWork for 79 which is a better product for less. Windows is and always will be inferior to Macintosh.
Get a Macintosh.
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