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Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 Upgrade Version for PC (E8502666)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 Upgrade Version for PC (E8502666)

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Price Range
$140 - $204

Product Description

Windows XP Professional Edition from Microsoft is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. This edition offers enhanced security and privacy, advanced recovery options, and improved network connections. Easily work offline or access your computer remotely with wireless networking support, configuration wizards and improved power management. It even encrypts your files and folders with high levels of protection from hackers and data theft, and connects more securely to Virtual Private Networks. The software allows easy integration with Windows® Servers and management solutions and keeps your system current with the automatic Windows Update. Incorporating advanced capabilities, the Windows XP Professional Edition is an ideal operating system for your computer. This software comes bundled with Service Pack 2. This pack brings users the latest security updates and innovations from Microsoft.



Windows XP Pro SP-2
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Written By
paulphoto

Date Written
Sep 05 2005

Summary

As a long-time user of Windows 2000 Professional, I finally bow to Windows XP Professional SP-2. Notice the important word "SP-2" (Service Pack 2). In August 2004, Microsoft released SP-2 patch files for Windows XP. At the same time, they released...

Strength

very secure, highly capable, stable

Weakness

product activation, program too large, requires too much RAM, expensive, one install/machine

Bottom Line

Windows XP SP-2 has many useful features; it is quite secure on the internet or network group. But it's expensive and large, requiring expensive hardware for a smooth performance.

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This is the best OS ever!
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Written By
called4more

Date Written
Feb 08 2006

Summary

I am a huge fan about xp pro w/sp2 for several reasons. First, it cleaned up some problems that were associated with sp1. Also, XP professional allows much more control over the gui and computer as a whole. Also, if you are a gamer, XP pro runs more...

Strength

XP Pro is very stable, runs games well, has good built in features.

Weakness

Still does not allow the control that Linux does, but is less hard to run.

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The Microsoft Windows XP Professionnal
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Written By
yvanboudreault

Date Written
Feb 10 2006

Summary

After using Windows 98 for many years, I did switch for Windows XP and I am surprise to see it is much more easy to use with the Internet. For now, the system is stable and easy to use; I also like the fact that it makes updates automatically. The...

Strength

Easy to use, automatic updates and stable.

Weakness

Slow to copy some phrase from one document to another with large files

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Dell OEM, upgraded with SP2, but SAME anyways
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Written By
nowshining

Date Written
Mar 06 2007

Summary

so this is a review on XP pro w/sp2 and that's it. I really like XP's stability, and SP2 helps provide the best of both worlds. Not only do I get Better uptime than with windows 98, but also a more stable Operating system. XP rocks man. I used to...

Strength

Stability, Better uptime, Quicker booting...

Weakness

Product activation for retail users,...

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2000 or XP
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Written By
grumps-dwh

Date Written
May 16 2005

Summary

Thank the Lord I only paid $8 as a college student. XP is barely better than 98. Can't turn off auto update without nag screen. Wish 2000 weren't so picky about software and user ID's and such or I'd switch. If I could get Linux to use modem I'd...

Strength

Lots of expensive s/w

Weakness

It's STILL Windows

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Not so bad for an MS product
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Written By
bytesmack

Date Written
Dec 09 2005

Summary

Since installing Windows XP with SP2 intergrated into it, I have had no problems whatsoever. I had SP1 intergrated for about 2 years and upgraded to SP2. When I did this my system went into shock. After trying to fix all the errors, I finally gave up...

Strength

Seems to work well...

Weakness

It's still an MS product and is still full of security holes...

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Coolest Hot OS!! ever built...
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Written By
cdzone

Date Written
Mar 30 2006

Summary

I am using Windows XP PRO SP2 from last year and yes it is really fast and secure than previous versions:- The inbuilt protection from virus, firewall, and security center is worth it... I bought this product because of its cool processing and looks ...

Strength

cool processing and looks .
inbuilt protection from virus, firewall.
fast and secure

Weakness

lots of security creates headech

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Windows is for Solitaire
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Written By
moeen

Date Written
May 24 2008

Summary

In Microsofts products, This windows version is extra slick, user friendly. A step forward to a more user friendly GUI. Provides administrative interface for advance users. Though it contains security invalnurabilites, still is much more easier to use...

Strength

User friendly OS

Weakness

Expensive, Requires more memory

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It's still Windows
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Written By
zerotsm

Date Written
Sep 17 2005

Summary

SP2 is much better than SP1 if and only if your computer can handle it. The best chance for success is to make sure to update all the drivers for your machine before you install this. One feature that I think is very cool is the ability to use...

Strength

Better security than other Microsoft operating systems.

Weakness

Bloated, you need a fast machine with lots of memory. Some machines can't handle it.

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