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| Microsoft Windows XP Professional [Old Version] | ![Microsoft Windows XP Professional [Old Version]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416Z0ZCGE7L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $299.00
Buy New: $97.33
You Save: $201.67 (67%)
New (4) Used (1) from $97.33
Avg. Customer Rating:  159 reviews
Sales Rank: 970
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Nt, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 95
Color: 1-user
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Full Version
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 10
CPU Type: AMD Athlon
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Hard Drive Size: 30000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 9.7 x 2.4
MPN: E85-00086
Model: E8500086
UPC: 659556714284
EAN: 0659556714284
ASIN: B00005MOTH
Release Date: October 25, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 I JUST LOVE IT !!! January 23, 2004
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I installed XP Pro a couple weeks ago on a new machine I just built. Installed like a dream. It runs a smooth as can be and the ability it has with photos and video is amazing. I still use my other 2 1/2 year old computer running ME for things. But I know I will be upgrading that on to XP Home. But will do a clean install. that is the best way to go. Running anything other then XP on this new one would have been a waste of my money. P4 2.6Ghz. H/T tech. 1 Gb dual channel ram. 2 Western Digital 120 Gb HDD. DVD rom drive and soon a new DVD burner. I now have a DSL connection. Setting that up took minutes on this machine. On the other machine hooking up a new v.92 56k modem last year under ME took 2 days to get things working right. My son and his friend both upgraded to XP home last year. Both did a clean install. Both machines are much more stable now. I've had my ME machine freeze as many as 5 times in a day. Always got it up and running again but it was still a pain. I stay up will all updates and maintanance and it would still give me grief. If your running ME make the move to XP.
Crashed much less than Win98, but not worth the $ January 3, 2004
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
In Windows 98, 2000, and XP, I get the BSOD daily, but I think there's a problem with my AMD Athlon XP (CPU). I've never had compatability issues. As far as stability goes, it's much stabler. The price of $269 is unbelievable. Gates is already an incredibly rich man, so cutting the price in half would be a reasonable decision. If you're interested in servers, Unix/Linux/BSD would be a better decision because it's open source, more stable (it's been stable almost forever, unlike Windows XP that finally became stable after 10 years of development), better security (it doesn't connect to various servers for no aparent reason), it's free (public domain, so you save $269), and has (IMO) better technical support. People around the world can help you out for free via the Internet. But of course, if you want to play cool PC games, you have to have Windows. Shame shame.
 Great....until you have a problem December 30, 2003
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have had XP for 6 months and it was working fine. I installed the Office service packs today and the whole system came crashing down! I don't know what MS is thinking, but they seriously need to get their act together. I would recommend to anyone considering XP to get an Apple.
Things I learned about installing XP December 28, 2003
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
1. Choose which one you want. I chose XP Pro over home. If you EVER think you may network, you should get pro. Plus it is more robust than home. 2. Install the full version not the upgrade. I read reviews that said this and at first I balked at it but you are going to back up your files anyway, you will be much happier (trust me) if you install the full version. For example: When I first tried to install a full xp over ME, I kept getting an error message. I had to re-install ME, then install XP pro. That goes to show you that you never know what you have picked up over the months on your computer that may hinder installation. If you try to upgrade, you will be scouring the forums late at night trying to find an answer. 3. Buy OEM. If you are knowledgeable about computers why pay double just for the book, pretty packaging and support? Has support ever really helped you? Me neither. If you follow number 1 and 2, you won't need to worry about support. 4. XP runs fine on average computers. I have a toshiba satellite, PIII, 850 mhz with 128 mb of ram. It runs great. I plan to upgrade memory in just a few days but I was planning to anyway. 5. You will be surprised at how few incompatability issues you will have. Don't listen to all the anti-microsoft crowd or apple pushers. I hate microsoft too, but it's a microsoft world and xp pro is a great product.
I have yet to encounter incompatability issues. I didn't even need all the disks/drivers for my hardware. For example, I use a mouse with my laptop, I didn't need to re-install anything. The same with my printer (hp deskjet). I plugged in the cable and it recognized it. I even have an older version of lotus smartsuite that works on it. My advice, if you think it might not work, try it anyway, you could be surprised. Or possibly find an update online. Hope this helps. If you have ME, take my word for it. You NEED to upgrade. A $150 OEM version is well worth your trouble. I experienced crashes every day with ME. None so far with XP. I'm happy. And I don't usually write reviews.
Stick with Windows 2000 for another year.. December 22, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
By far Windows 2000 is the best OS from MS at the moment. Here are the pros and cons of both.- 2000 is a way more stable than XP and uses less resourses.
- Most software still works with 2000. Most new software is made compatible with 2000.
- 2000 is still updated by MS.
- Graphics on 2000 are not the best. - XP uses a lot of resourses and requires a new computer system.
- XP still has some bugs and issues that need to be fixed.
- XP is heavy on memory and can sometimes hang for ages.
- XP is what all domestic home computer users should get if they are getting a new machine. 2000 or XP. The choice is yours. I would get 2000 but MS may not be supporting it as much past the start of 2005 from what I hear.
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