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Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 Upgrade

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What do you say about the foundation of everything we do on the PC? Microsoft Windows, since its first release, has become an integral part of our computing lives. From photography to e-mail, gaming to multimedia, Windows is the framework on which all the other applications and programs are built. Without the Windows Graphic User Interface, nothing else would work. This is by design. The developers at Microsoft have worked hard to incorporate every aspect of digital information management and entertainment.

Windows XP Home SP2 offers you the best possible computing experience, compatible with most of the applications. Improved network connections make network set-up a snap and wireless networking support lets easily work offline anywhere near to the transmitter. Configurations Wizard simplifies management of hardware and software settings, and works with improved Power Management, letting you controlling your power consumption more carefully.

Windows XP includes features to protect your PC from hackers and phishers with the latest security enhancements and regular “patches” from Microsoft. It features Automatic Windows Update, an application that automatically integrates the operating system with Windows Servers and management solutions and keeps your system updated. It’s simple and easy to set up for the various users in your family, connect several computers, and you can restrict and monitor a child’s internet travels. Web browsing is a cinch – Internet Explorer 6 provides a simple interface for web browsing and reading, and helps secure your system from outside interference. This is the base on which every other personal computing program rests, and is essential for your PC.

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Model

Brand: Microsoft

Model: N09-00985

Spec

Name: Windows XP Home SP2 Upgrade

Version: Upgrade

System Requirements: PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.
Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Packaging: Retail

Features

Features: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition expands the potential of your home PC, enabling you to burn CDs, watch DVDs, create movies, organise your digital photos and more. You can chat with friends and family around the world using Windows Messenger, and if you've got a webcam you can even see who you're speaking to! Enhanced security features also help protect your privacy and personal information, while improved reliability means you can focus more on what you're doing and worry less about your PC crashing. Whether you use your home PC for work or play, Windows XP Home Edition helps you get the most out of it.

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Filter Results Last 2 Weeks (0) Last 6 Months (0) All Reviews (39) 56% (22) 21% (8) 10% (4) 0% (0) 13% (5) Verified Owners Video Reviews Mfr. Responses keyword Go page SubmitTopPaginationForm of 4 previousTopPaginationForm\| nextTopPaginationForm
N/A 5/22/2009 3:25:49 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5At least NewEgg still has them! Pros: For people who bought a new system with Vista and absolutely can't stand it- they can still buy and install XP and stop pulling their hair out. Cons: Support will discontinue next year. Other Thoughts: Getting hard to find anywhere else. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Big J 3/25/2009 3:07:51 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Would have been good, but Pros: I have been a loyal XP fan for a long time, and was set on grabbing XP for my first build, but I immersed myself into further research and found out that Vista x64 would be my better OS, so I RMA'd this and was given the refund. Also ordered the wrong product, should not have gone with the upgrade, I misread the title. Thank you Newegg! Cons: None Other Thoughts: Newegg is the best! 1 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 11/17/2008 2:22:40 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 3/5Better than ME, nuff said Pros: Had to update an old PC that had Windows Me. XP home made it more stable but ME is about the worst Microsoft OS ever so that isnt saying much. Cons: Doesnt do Remote Connection 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
scottman 11/1/2008 6:03:40 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Real Easy Upgrade from ME Pros: You put the disk in and follow the prompts. There were no installation problems at all. No more errors compared to ME. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: Be sure to turn off your antivirus software, and remove any XP-incompatible drivers. It takes about an hour (but its the operating system!). Be prepared, once you turn on your windows automatic update, it will update a bunch of stuff (including sp3). All together, it took 2 hours. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
babs 8/26/2008 12:16:24 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 1/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 3/5Woops Pros: Im sure it works fine if you need it. Cons: Whoops, thought this would install over windows 2000. I was wrong. Other Thoughts: Make sure your upgrading Windows 98 or 98 SE/ME Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 4/7/2008 8:20:12 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Clean install Pros: XP works. Cons: Usual complaints apply. Other Thoughts: Wanted to comment about usability with Windows 2000. While you cannot upgrade an existing installation of Windows 2000 using XP Home, you CAN perform a clean installation. The validating media requirements are very loose and I imagine just about any previous version of windows will suffice. I used a Windows 2000 upgrade disc to validate my clean installation. Works just fine. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Closetmonster3 3/23/2008 10:53:43 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Most stable version yet, until vista of course Pros: Obviously a keeper until Vista gets it act together. I dont need much so I opted for the Home version. It does what it needs to do and its pretty stable without all of that clutter. Its been around for some time so it has matured very well. XP is very versatile to the average user and the IT pro. Props there. Cons: Its a little cluttered for me and it would be nice to have some type of interface where I could strip unnecessary components from it. I know that I could strip it down using some programs but that would be very time consuming. Oh well. BTW, I would like to it be more open to tweaks more than it is. But thats microsoft. Other Thoughts: Vista is still in its early stages. Im sure it will catch on since XP went through the same rejection as Vista is. Vista will be tailored to the consumer and will grow like XP did. Time will tell how it works out. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 2/2/2008 9:15:19 PM Tech Level: 2/5 Ownership: 1/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5OOPS Pros: NEWEGG shipped it fast and was cool about the return. Cons: I can't read? Other Thoughts: I ordered the wrong one...I know I know, I should have read more carefully. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Rob_Zombie 1/31/2008 12:12:01 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 3/5Better than Vista Pros: Beats Vista hands down. Cons: Old and buggy with serious security flaws. Other Thoughts: If I didn't play games I'd never use anything but Ubuntu Linux! 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
doomsdaydave11 1/25/2008 3:44:30 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5	Rating: 5/5Good enough Pros: Really is a great simple operating system. This is the best possible operating system for a budget gamer like me. Install is fast and relatively straight forward (M$ always holds you're hand in installers). Boots up decently fast Cons: No fancy softwares or decent security features with plain XP Home. Keep in mind that this can also be a good thing. Also, when you first install it there's a million updates. Other Thoughts: Good simple gaming platform. Even if I had the money I would not switch to any other operating systems for my purposes. Also remember that this is an upgrade, and will NOT install on a brand new disk. There needs to be Windows 98 or something on there. I actually was able to cleanly install it on my disk,by just poppign in a old Windows 95 when it asked about older Win OS's being on the comp. I'm glad I didn't pay the extra cash for a full install. :) Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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