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From $98.97  |  7 stores
 
$35.00  |  1 store
Product Description
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from... More
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. Windows XP Professional goes beyond the benefits of Windows XP Home Edition with advanced capabilities designed specifically to optimize productivity using the latest advancements in the digital world. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional provides improved reliability, security, performance and ease of use, setting the new standard in efficient and dependable computing. Less
Built on Windows NT technology and the easy-to-use, familiar Windows 98 user interface, Windows 2000 Professional gives business users increased flexibility. The integrated Web capabilities... More
Built on Windows NT technology and the easy-to-use, familiar Windows 98 user interface, Windows 2000 Professional gives business users increased flexibility. The integrated Web capabilities let you connect to the Internet from anywhere, at anytime - giving your company access to host of flexible, cost-effective communications options. Less
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Key Features   
Family Line Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows
Package Type Retail OEM (License + Media)
Platform   PC -
Distribution Media   CD-ROM CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Version Full Version Full Version
Software Category Operating Systems -
License   
License Category   Standard Volume
Quantity   1 User/s -
System Requirements   
Required CPU Class (PC) Intel Pentium (Recommended: Intel Pentium) -
Required Disk Space (PC) 1.5 GB -
Required Memory (PC) 64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB) -
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000
Required CPU Speed (PC) 233 MHz (Recommended: 300 MHz) -
Other Features   
Package Qty.   1 1
Brand Microsoft Microsoft
Miscellaneous   
UPC 022769901428 -
Release Date October, 2001 -
Product ID 20747317 106771365
Product MPN   
MPN E85-00086 B2300079dell
 
Consumer Reviews
Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
From $98.97
Windows 2000 Professional SP3 OEM
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3 OEM
$35.00

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 34 user reviews
91% recommend this product
5 stars
14
4 stars
14
3 stars
5
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (7)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Reliable Performance (3)
  • Powerful (3)
  • Stable (3)
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Fast (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Multi-user (1)
Cons
  • newer version available (2)
  • Unstable (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Slow (1)
  • Resource hog (1)
  • Lack of features (1)
  • None (1)
Good For
  • School work (8)
  • Business (8)
  • Students (6)
  • Home (6)
  • Windows (5)
  • Music (3)
  • Graphics (2)
  • Finance (2)
  • Educational Purposes (2)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

Gr8ful
393

Microsoft Windows XP Professional: The best Windows yet still has some room for improvement

byGr8ful Jan 25, 2006
42 Helpfuls 43 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Secure, stable,automatically updates itself and great compatibility
Cons Too many updates. Activation and re-activation can be a pain sometimes.
Recommended it? Yes

Microsoft launched its latest operating system in October of 2001. It has been over five years and we still haven't seen a new OS from Microsoft on the market yet. Microsoft has religiously released a new Windows version every two or three years since 1992, so why the big delay in a new Operating... Read full review »

285

If you've got a choice, choose professional over home edition.......

bysuemccartin May 11, 2005
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Improved stability over Home edition. Improved memory and file systems.
Cons Activation requirement can be a pain if you change hardware.
Recommended it? Yes

I've had windows xp on several machines, home edition that is. Had lots of mysterious little problems with home edition because I change hardware fairly often. The last time I rebuilt my main machine I decided to spring for a copy of professional. Microsoft would have you believe that home edition... Read full review »

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