Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2 - OEM

Comments: I needed this software quick. I paid for overnight shipping. Newegg and FedEx had it in my hands in 21 hours. That is superior.

Comments: There's nothing worse than going to fix someones machine and finding they have XP Home Edition. For one thing XP Home has no modifyable group policy, and no ability to connect to domains. In other words - buy xp pro, not home. If you get a killer virus, you'll be glad you had the software restriction capabilities found in windows XP Pro.

Comments: That's what OEM is. Newegg has a great customer service number to call and they will be more than happy to describe what OEM means to you. Surely you must have wondered why this version of Windows is cheaper than the one that doesnt say "OEM".

Comments: Windows XP Pro came with more servies and more background stuff then ever before. I probably spent a good week cleaning it out. Now this system FLYS! I probably took away a good 10-20ms from program load times.

Pros: I had never had my own COA till the day I got this in the mail lol! however I do sleep better at night now that I have genuine windows on my pc;)

Cons: the price

Overall Review: it apears to run faster than my COPY of XP professional...

Comments: I have 3 computers which run this product. All three have dozens of minor bugs, and several major bugs. My wife's computer was infected with Spyware just by browsing the web, my computer takes 60 seconds to connect to a wireless network. Remember that you must install the service packs for this OS BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET. It takes less then 30 minutes for the average unpatched Windows XP box to be infected with spyware when connected to the internet It usually takes an hour to install the patches.

Comments: Bought this product new at a computer fair. I have been using home XP since the first year of its release, and XP Pro at work. I don't see any significant difference, but many PC geeks recommend it above the Home version. I initially installed Linspire OS on my new computer but it did not work with my 12-year old IBM PS/1 monitor. I could not get Linspire off of my HD, so I bought XP Pro and it installed on top of Linspire (whew!). The old monitor then worked fine.

Comments: Well hey what can you say? It either works or it doesn't. Installed with no hassle. I've had no problems with XP ever since I left ME behind me a few years back. Fast Shipping thanks to NewEgg!