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| Microsoft Windows XP Professional UPGRADE with SP2 | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $160.00
You Save: $39.99 (20%)
New (22) Used (8) from $99.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 159
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Nt 4, Windows Me, Windows Xp Home Edition, Windows 98
Color: 1-user
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Upgrade with SP2
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 12 x 3 x 10
nv:Software Type: Operating Systems
MPN: e85-02666
Model: E85-02666
UPC: 805529831285
EAN: 0805529831285
ASIN: B00022PTT8
Release Date: September 28, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Disaster May 11, 2005
12 out of 35 found this review helpful
Microsoft's Windows XP Professional is one of the better alternatives out there when it comes to O/S. Of course, Linux is for free, and it is much more stable that Windows. However, if you are not a geek like me, it is likely that you will find Linux Ugly, and hard to use. Solaris is just a no-no for a desktop user because it is even more frustrating than Linux. Mac OS on the other hand is in the class of its own. I am not going to start arguing what is best, but unless you are a Mac Lover, which as Howard Stern says are, "last of a dying breed," then you are better off getting this product. Get the professional version though since it has desktop remoting and much more useful stuff. Now, why 2 stars? For me, Security is the most important thing, and I hate to download zillions of patches everyday just to cover .0001 percent of security holes that Microsoft has left in its O/S. Vista, looks beautiful though. Not sure how the security is improved?!
 XP Bad, SP2 Horrible. April 13, 2005
9 out of 22 found this review helpful
XP is only "good" if compared to previous, even worse versions of Windows. That is not really a fair comparison, and really shows how little of the computer world most people are actually aware of.
SP2 is just the latest piece of junk M$ put out to quiet (for a time) their critics. What did they do? Mostly, they turned on a useless firewall (useless because you can get much better for free, not to mention the fact that it breaks a number of applications).
When I was pushed SP2 a while back, it took me 1:30 hours to revert my laptop to a useable state. So, Caveat Emptor.
 Windows XP professional, do you need it? January 22, 2005
128 out of 133 found this review helpful
If you're reading this. You want to upgrade, your old computer to Windows XP Professional Edition here are a few things to keep in mind.
First thing is, you can download service pack two for Windows update. So no need to buy it integrated with XP.
These are what I consider the minimum system requirements:
256 MB of RAM. I have found is adequate more equals better.
500 MHz or higher will do.
7200 rpm hard drive will help a lot.
If you're running Windows millennium edition, or 98 upgrade now the stability is vastly improved. Gone are the blue screens of death.
Frequently asked question: is Windows XP Pro better than home edition?
Windows XP Pro has a more high-end networking features that most home users will never miss or would even know were missing. So for most users Windows home edition is fine. They both are based on the same code and are almost identical.
If you're thinking of upgrading from Windows 2000, I did, because I like the GUI interface better. But Windows XP is as stable as Windows 2000. So it's your call.
The plug-and-play ability of Windows XP is totally great! Windows XP will by default find most drivers for video card sound cards, network cards, etc. that is such a bonus gone in the days of having to search for CDs with drivers.
I recommend upgrading to Windows XP be a professional or home edition. It is a great operating system
Have some fun and get it done
SP 2 works fine for me December 30, 2004
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
No idea why people are trashing SP2, since it introduces a lot of stability and security enhancements. In the latter dept. it's still not robust yet; you need a firewall (e.g., a router or ZoneAlarm software) and a free anti-virus program (AVG, from grisoft.com) to beef up your security. But in many other aspects SP2 fixes stability and security holes and it installed seamlessly on my PCs and has made things soemwhat better.
This XP Pro upgrade is for people who have XP Home installed. The added advantages of XP Pro include 1) the ability to encrypt files and folders at the OS level; 2) the ability to control read/write/access rights of individual files and folders; 3) enhanced networking support; 4) dual-processor support; 5) and more. I chose XP Pro over Home for the first two reasons, as I'm paranoid about people snooping on my PC when I take a shower or dump.
If you value your PC--DON'T GET SP2! December 11, 2004
9 out of 42 found this review helpful
Windows XP SP2 is a headache especially if you are upgrading. Windows XP started out as pretty good and then the Microsoft Committees ruined it. People who have upgraded have had trouples with devices not working, Anti-Virus software not working correctly and guess what--IT STILL HAS SECURITY FLAWS! The IT world has had nothing nice to say about this crappy SP.
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