Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition Upgrade
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: N0900050
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- User reviews
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- Bottom Line:
- Despite its many annoyances, XP is a worthwhile upgrade. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses. Enterprise customers, look to Professional Edition.
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CNET editors' review
Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition Upgrade price range: $99.74 - $100.93
- Reviewed by: Matt Lake
- Reviewed on: 09/03/2001
The good: Streamlined interface; better performance on many systems; easier and more capable networking; integrated CD-R/RW playback and burn features; Pro version's Remote Assistance tool aids troubleshooting and control of remote PCs.
The bad: You can install XP on only one machine; piddling discounts for additional PC licenses; nags you to sign up for Passport Web account; Home Edition's multiple-user login screens are often redundant; heavy system requirements.
The bottom line: Despite its many annoyances, XP is a worthwhile upgrade. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses. Enterprise customers, look to Professional Edition.
So is XP worth all the hype? Grudgingly, we say yes. This major upgrade at long last ends the distinction between the corporate (and more stable) NT/2000 Windows and the consumer-oriented Windows 95/98/Millennium. XP provides similar variations of the same OS for both home and business: XP Home and XP Professional editions. On the outside, XP looks radically different from any previous Windows version. It's spiffier, with both aesthetic and functional redesigns, and features login screens for home and corporate systems alike--something many Windows 95/98 users have never seen.
Like any radical overhaul, XP takes some getting used to--we often lost patience with it--but, after time, it's hard not to like the new design. While its new, hand-holding "task-oriented" design may annoy experienced users, Microsoft nevertheless managed to create an OS that works equally well for novices, corporate users, and enthusiasts. Despite hefty system requirements (a Pentium II-300 or faster, 128MB of RAM, and 1.5GB of free disk space), onerous product activation, and some not-so-obvious touting of Microsoft's business partners, you'll want to consider an upgrade--if not immediately, certainly the next time you buy a PC.
User reviews
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It's absolute rubbish
Pros: It is stable. I liked that bit! The only good thing! So far I have only crashed it once (I am a heavy user) when normally (especially in Win98 crap!) it would crash every 5 minutes.
Cons: If it does crash or a program goes down it never recovers until reboot. WHY!? Macs do, if a program goes in Mac you just restart the program (NOT THE PC!) and it runs fine, it's like Microsoft don't know what to do with the RAM if a program crashes. Secur
10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I'm pretty happy
Pros: Runs stable and does not crash....yet. I had a dual boot with Win 98 for about a year, so I could run my scanner and printer and most of my software. I am getting pretty spoiled not having to mess with it so it won't crash.It's nice just to turn it on and
Cons: I had to buy all new hardware and some new software.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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XP was great for me
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Summary: I upgraded my 98 S/E to XP and have not been disappointed. The only time I have to re-boot is when I down load something like a virus update ...
Summary: I upgraded my 98 S/E to XP and have not been disappointed. The only time I have to re-boot is when I down load something like a virus update and it tells me to. Its compatibility with my accessories is awesome. On some things I didnt even have to load the disk. Just plugged in the product and it worked. When I'm playing around and screw something up I cant fix the go back or set back feature is great. Just re-set my computer back a day. I have had XP now for about 8 months and I have not had a single problem with it. Just took a little getting use to where everything is
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Why waste 400+ bucks?
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Summary: This product really shows a big weakness on Microsoft's part. Since when have they been the ones who try to make an OS that looks good? No, they have ...
Summary: This product really shows a big weakness on Microsoft's part. Since when have they been the ones who try to make an OS that looks good? No, they have always made the functional, good working, robust OS. Albeit complex and sometimes impossible to use, you simply just can not beat Windows 98 or even 95 for the above characteristics. I almost fell on the floor when I heard about XP and saw what it looked like. Truly a wannabe Mac OS system. Truth is, they will never catch up with Mac by trying to make a system that simply "looks" like it. It's gotta work too. And by creating a OS of this type, I belive, not only will it not perform up to the current expectations of 98 and 2000 users, but will in a sense, bring Microsoft down as a whole. For their entire purpose in creating a good OS, will be lost.
5 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It's good for beginners
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Summary: I personally hate it but it's what I used to learn about PCs. It doesn't let you do the stuff pros would like to do but it is ...
Summary: I personally hate it but it's what I used to learn about PCs. It doesn't let you do the stuff pros would like to do but it is the leading OS and comes with most PCs.
0 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Bad...........
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Summary: None this XP is waste of money and especially the microsoft plus Dont buy that. It is money down the drain
Summary: None this XP is waste of money and especially the microsoft plus Dont buy that. It is money down the drain
0 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Power Users like it
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Summary: I thought it was going to wreak havoc on my '99 gateway win98, but it was pleasant and not too much fixing to do after the install. I have many ...
Summary: I thought it was going to wreak havoc on my '99 gateway win98, but it was pleasant and not too much fixing to do after the install. I have many programs and the old version of ms works which i don't use,(office pro is better),needs to reinstall. and a couple of other minor fixes and I was in business. Runs nicely.I am a happy man
0 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best operating system, so far.
by teddybadami on March 18, 2005
Pros: NTFS File System, Ease of use, new look, many more
Cons: RAM and Hard Drive Usage
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BEST WINDOWS EVER
Pros: IT IS STABLE-WIN XP HAS BEEN RUNNING OVER 4 WEEKS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.IT IS EASY TO USE-YOU CAN INSTALL SOFTWARE IN MINUTES,IN (RED HAT)LINUX YOU MUST USE HOURS JUST TO THINK,WHAT PACKAGE TO INSTALL.
Cons: IT IS NOT AS FLEXIBLE AS RED HAT LINUX AND IT IS LESS SECURE.
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It ROCKS Monkeys
Pros: ALL the pretty colors The MSmonkey eats tux for breakfast!
Cons: It wasn't created sooner That I can't sit in a tub full of XP and other microsoft related product.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: N0900050
- Description: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed exclusively for home computing. Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and video to building a home network, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing. A new visual design, reliable Windows engine, and new Internet security features combine with capabilities for sharing your computer to give you the most dependable Windows operating system yet.
General
- Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Language(s) English
- License pricing Standard
- Localization English
Operating System
- License Type Upgrade package
- License Qty 1 user
- License Pricing Standard
- Media CD-ROM
- Package Type Retail
System Requirements
- Min Processor Type 233 MHz
- Min RAM Size 64 MB
- Min Hard Drive Space 1.5 GB
- Peripheral / Interface Devices SVGA monitor,
Mouse or compatible device,
CD-ROM
Product series
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Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: 1 user,
Complete package,
1.5 GB,
CD-ROM,
SVGA monitor,
Mouse or compatible device,
64 MB -
Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition Upgrade
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: 1 user,
Upgrade package,
1.5 GB,
SVGA monitor,
Mouse or compatible device,
CD-ROM,
64 MB
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Microsoft
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One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 - Phone: 1-425-882-8080
- Fax: 1-425-706-7329
