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Good deal, BAAAD installer
- Pros: Once installed, it works exactly as promised, which leads me to the cons....
- Cons: The installer can't find specified files unless you manually browse to them on the CD. I thought that problem died with Win '98. Anyway, it asks for the SP2 CD, when it actually wants CD1 placed back in the drive. Then browse for the files that it can't find and the installer will complete. Annoying but typical Microsoft.
Read This First
- Pros: Excellent OS, bootd faster than home edition and much more stable and user friendly but.....
- Cons: This does have some serious problems, #1. The files system is improperly labeled durring setup so when the install gets to the file ASMS on disc 2 you are told the file is not present and please insert the disc containing this file, turns out the file is actually on Disc 1 (I did a quick search of all the install discs to find it) and you simply need to ignore the text asking for Disc 2 and insert Disc 1. #2. If you are adding a RAID array you will need your drivers handy on a 3.5 inch disc and pay attention because the promt that asks you if you are using third party drivers is at the very bottom of the screen durring the install setup and only lasts for about 4 seconds lol. #3. If you are unsure about your device setups and will be re-installing windows more than once be careful because Microsoft has embedded a program to monitor how many times you have installed this OS on a computer and after the 4th or 5th install you will told to call Microsoft ... see below for continuation
- Other Thoughts: ..... or purchase another copy of windows! Naturally I was freaking out so I called them and got a less than happy man who asked me for my 30 digit refernce number which windows will spit out at ya after the 5th install and he will ask you why you have loaded the OS more than 5 times. I was then given another 30 digit number to input and now have another 5 times to install the OS ( I Hope ). Great OS except for these nagging issues which are clearly just Quality Control related except for #3 which is Fraud prevention and understandable, what isn't is that they never address in it in the Setup Anywhere so be warned. ANYWAY, do not hesitate to buy this OS it rocks, just alittle buggy durring install.
know which CD is which
- Pros: works just fine
- Cons: CDs are labeled poorly - see below
- Other Thoughts: Be SURE to know which CD is which. Service Pack 2 is located on CD 1, NOT on the Update CD as one would expect. other than that, no problems. works just fine.
| Model |
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Microsoft |
| Model |
M93-00200 |
| Spec |
| Name |
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 w/Update Rollup Release 2 One Pack |
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Standard |
| System Requirements |
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is available only on Media Center PCs. A Media Center PC is a complete, Windows XP-based computer that is enhanced for home entertainment, a digital media hub that brings together your entertainment choices and allows you to access them with one remote control.
A Media Center PC is a complete entertainment PC because it includes:
- a mid- to high-end processor
- adequate memory for most computing and entertainment needs
- a high-capacity hard disk
- a CD-ROM/DVD drive
- advanced graphics and audio capabilities
- networking connectivity |
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OEM |
| Features |
| Features |
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do everything other Windows XP PCs do—and a whole lot more. Browse the Web, play your favorite PC games, e-mail and instant message your friends, and install and use programs designed for Windows XP. Media Center also delivers a powerful yet familiar way to enjoy all of your digital entertainment—photos, music, TV, movies, home videos, radio, and a world of applications and services whether you're sitting in front of your Windows desktop or across the room with a remote control. Media Center is your all-in-one PC and home entertainment center. |
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Reviewed By: on 9/22/2006
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day
