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| Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition FULL VERSION with SP2 | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $199.00
Buy New: $117.49
You Save: $81.51 (41%)
New (47) Used (5) from $111.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 11
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 95, Windows Xp
Color: 1-user
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Full Version with SP2
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 7.9 x 2
MPN: n09-00984
Model: N09-00984
UPC: 805529831414
EAN: 0805529831414
ASIN: B00022PTRU
Release Date: September 28, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 I'm so glad I upgraded October 29, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Yes, I know this isn't the "Upgrade" version. I found this for a lot less at CompUSA and I bought the new computer version when I upgraded from a 10 to a 40 GB hard drive, so it was infact just like "a new computer" when I installed this.
First of all, let me say that I am very glad I bought this. XP has taken care of pretty much all of the computer nightmares that I had with ME. The only complaint I have is with battery life. XP uses up more battery life and so my laptop doesn't run on the battery for as long as it's suppossed to. Also, the Windows Firewall that comes with Service Pack 2 doesn't work that well. It's better than nothing (I think). My dad had horrible problems with his computer before I convinced him to purchase the Norton Personal Firewall 2004.
Its a Microsoft product September 23, 2005
30 out of 35 found this review helpful
Windows is good for several things. But being flexible is NOT one of them. The issue with this product is you can't use it on all of your PC's if you have more than one. You have to buy this for each and every one of them. Its a rip-off to have to do that.
 Windows XP Keeps Me in Business September 11, 2005
23 out of 36 found this review helpful
One of my most popular services as a freelance technician is upgrading Windows XP to Windows 2000! Windows XP customers always have problems of some sort, so the stubborn users of XP always need my help. My network at home is exclusively Win 2000 and Linux. If you like calling in for expensive technical help all the time then get Win XP. Why doesn't Amazon allow you to award 0 stars?
 Fantastic Software August 22, 2005
4 out of 13 found this review helpful
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
Absolutely Horrific August 20, 2005
31 out of 41 found this review helpful
Windows XP (both Home and Professional editions) are absolutely horrific. I say this especially with the introduction of Service Pack 2, which makes the software even worse. First and foremost, Windows XP requires that you have a lot of RAM and video memory, simply to display its overly-graphical interface. This shouldn't be a very big deal, considering that most modern computers are equipped with requirements necessary to run it. However, Windows XP is not suitable for older computers, or computers with any less than 256 MB of RAM, and low video memory. (Though it will technically run, it will be very laggy.)
The software, which is full of security holes and risks, will likely require you to reformat every 30 or so days. (Assuming that you do not have the sufficient virus protection available to block the many viruses developed purely to abuse the security holes found exclusively in Windows XP.) However, to counter this, Microsoft has developed Service Pack 2, which is an utter nightmare. Service Pack 2 adds a built-in firewall (improvement) and virus-blocking feature, which runs in the background at all times. Whenever you attempt to download something, or execute certain files, you will always be faced with the firewall asking for confirmation. This can become rather annoying. The worst part about the service pack is that it attempts to prevent piracy by not allowing you to install certain software. i.e., you will not be allowed to install, or run, Alcohol 120%. (Or other versions.) Any attempt to do so will cause your system to crash, leading you to the 'blue screen of death.' (Something that has no business appearing in Windows XP.)
The detault software settings have the Windows Messenger utility enabled, which means that advertisers will constantly spam you with pop-ups which cannot be blocked. (Unless you know how to turn the feature off, or unless you specify for you firewall to block it from being contacted.) Many people have taken advantage of this by developing patches which turn the feature off, but they charge you to use it. In actuality, anybody can turn it off. It's a simple matter of going through your control panel, into your administrative tools, and disabling the feature there. However, nobody is expected to be computer literate enough to do so.
This time around, Microsoft has decided to bundle spyware with Windows. Though you can remove it with any standard spyware scanner, it is still an annoyance.
Microsoft has also decided to add a 'Product Activation' tool, which forces you to go online and validate your product key with Microsoft. There are a limited number of times in which you may do this, meaning that you can only reformat your computer so many times before your key expires. At this time, you have to pay Microsoft $10 for a new product key.
Lastly, Microsoft has done nothing to improve Internet Explorer, or any of its other built-in software. You are stuck with the same, tabless version of IE, which still has all the same security flaws as before -- if not more.
I would much rather stick with Windows 2000, or Windows NT Workstation 4.0, than Windows XP.
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