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Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2 - OEM

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Total Reviews:	127

It's Windows

Reviewed By: Jhowarth on 8/27/2006

Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year

Pros: It's Windows what else more does it do?

Cons: Being as Windows is one of the only operating systems I've ever used, nothing.

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Reviewed By: Gnarr Li Duud on 8/16/2006

Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Works most of the time and I only have to reinstall it when every 2 months.

Cons: Takes forever to install, even on dual core at 3.8 Ghz. with RAID 0 array.

Other Thoughts: If Lxxxx is better, then why would people pay hundreds of dollars instead of using Lxxxx for free. I'm a computer engineer and I'd rather use Windows because it save time that I get to spend with my kids or on hobbies or whatever.

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All depends on the user...

Reviewed By: Boggerslosh on 8/15/2006

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: more than 1 year

Pros: XP Pro is a nice OS in my opinion and I have not had any real problems with it.

There a a huge number of ways you can tweak it for performance to get it running really nicely (if you know how to).

Good OS for general and advanced users.

OEM version is nice and cheap.

Cons: It's no secret that it has security flaws...I lowered my rating to 4 just for that.

Other Thoughts: As long as you take care of your computer XP will run fine.

Yes, it is Microsoft's responsibility to take care of their customers but people need to get educated about spyware and malware threats. Just because it has some security problems doesn't mean that it is entirely Microsoft's fault that people have problems with it.

I have an old Western Digital hard drive that came with a Sony VAIO I got about 4 or 5 years ago (this was before I started building my own machines) and I have reformatted it numerous times with XP. Both the hard drive and XP performed fine each time and are running smoothly to this day.

Also, if you do get a new mobo and/or reformat all you need to do is call Windows to activate your same copy on your new hardware and they will be happy to oblige. I've never had problems with it. In fact, I just finished a new Opty build and was able to activate my copy over the internet.

If you need a real workhorse then you should be running Linux.

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Model
Brand	Microsoft
Model	E85-04026
Spec
Name	Windows XP Professional With SP2
Version	Professional
System Requirements	PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system) 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features) 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor CD-ROM or DVD drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Packaging	OEM
Features
Features	Windows XP Professional—complete with Service Pack 2—delivers everything you demand from your computing experience. Whether you're on your own or running a business of any size, optimize your productivity with the digital world's latest innovations.

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