Microsoft Windows XP - Professional Upgrade
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: E8500087
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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 - Professional Upgrade price range: $114.00 - $195.00
- 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.
User reviews
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Application problems, unstable
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Summary: It does not run well in a network environment. Incompatible with Win2000 server (contrary to Microsofts claim). Strange problems running MS Office.
Summary: It does not run well in a network environment. Incompatible with Win2000 server (contrary to Microsofts claim). Strange problems running MS Office.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Stability is rock solid
by pentium4forever on September 22, 2006
Pros: Very stable, Remote Desktop feature, quick at loading apps, works with just about all hardware
Cons: Windows Product Activation
Summary: XP Pro is very stable, loads apps fast, is user friendly, works with virtually all hardware these days, and has Remote Desktop feature which alone is enough incentive to buy ...
Summary: XP Pro is very stable, loads apps fast, is user friendly, works with virtually all hardware these days, and has Remote Desktop feature which alone is enough incentive to buy XP Pro.
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Stable compared to ME
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Summary: This is the most stable of any Windows OS I have loaded onto my home PC. But please follow the step by step recommendations for the upgrade, which is what ...
Summary: This is the most stable of any Windows OS I have loaded onto my home PC. But please follow the step by step recommendations for the upgrade, which is what I did from Dell, or you will find yourself in a world of hurt. So far the upgrade has been worth it from Win ME to XP Pro, but it was touch and go at first. Get as clean a configuration as you can prior to upgrading. Otherwise there will be issues.
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Best OS I ever used!!!
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Summary: Why are people dissing WIndows XP and going for Mac OS X! Boo! I hate macs and never liked them. Plus Microsoft Tought about Windows XP before Mac OS X ...
Summary: Why are people dissing WIndows XP and going for Mac OS X! Boo! I hate macs and never liked them. Plus Microsoft Tought about Windows XP before Mac OS X was introduced. They just sold it after Mac Os X
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works well, but.....
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Summary: works well, took a very long time to install and every so often, (too often) it tells me my password has to be changed or is about to expire. I ...
Summary: works well, took a very long time to install and every so often, (too often) it tells me my password has to be changed or is about to expire. I don't have a windows password! and I don't want one, but it's very hard to get around the password notice.
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Simple installation - idiotproof networking
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Summary: I have been a devotee of Win 2k Pro since I went through much pain and blue screen with Win 98 and ME. 2K pro has been bulletproof, but not ...
Summary: I have been a devotee of Win 2k Pro since I went through much pain and blue screen with Win 98 and ME. 2K pro has been bulletproof, but not as user friendly as I would have liked. XP Pro has proved to be very user friendly, easy to use and supports my numerous peripherals and home network without me needing to go hunting for drivers etc. My experience was a seamless upgrade from Win 2K to XP Pro.
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Used it almost 1 yr. & excellent
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Summary: I've used all the Windows from 3, 3.5 and up and XP is the top runner, I'm completely at home with this cricket.
Summary: I've used all the Windows from 3, 3.5 and up and XP is the top runner, I'm completely at home with this cricket.
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I love it.....
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Summary: I upgraded to xp pro last month and it's great. I'm a windows professinal and finally have a super OS in my machine. Every Windows user has to ...
Summary: I upgraded to xp pro last month and it's great. I'm a windows professinal and finally have a super OS in my machine. Every Windows user has to try out this beauty. I'll give a thousand thumbs up for Windows XP Pro.
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Better than its ancestors
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Summary: XP never hangs on our PC. It's done everything I've asked it to. As an old DOS user (and every Windows version to date), I'm impressed.
Summary: XP never hangs on our PC. It's done everything I've asked it to. As an old DOS user (and every Windows version to date), I'm impressed.
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the real OSS are Unix and Mac (everybody knows that)
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Summary: I was born a windows user. In europe you will never see a mac, and nobody knows about unix. My first computer was a pc dual booted with win 98 ...
Summary: I was born a windows user. In europe you will never see a mac, and nobody knows about unix. My first computer was a pc dual booted with win 98 FE and win NT 4. I got fed up with the hundreds of crashes and failures of the windows platform. I was afraid to push the on(off button because something might explode lol. Because i moved to canada, i had the opportunity to test lots of operating sistems (i had to because windows was simply driving me crazy). Microsofts software can be defined in this way: "cheap but expensive" (it is cheap made but very expensive to buy) and that is becoming to be a tradition. I wnt through all of them. From win 95, to 98 then Me , 2000, and xp. so this are the results: because win 95 98 and me are based on the same platform, they are going through the same crashes and failuires. Win 2000 and xp are based on somthing else and that gives them some stabiity but still.... (the MS reputation). So i finally upgraded to xp to SEE the innovation (of cource dual booted with redhat linux 7.3). The installation was 25 minutes (it was telling me that it would take it one hour at the beginning).Win xp makes an impression with the look more than the tools. The usual worpad and other things are the same as in the previous versions. The new look is very idiotic and dumb because the frames are so big that makes my 17 inch monitor look like a 15 inch one. So i changed the skin to the tipical win98 skin. I find xp as stable as 2000 ( it froze only once in 3 weeks ). In gaming it is a LOT faster than Me or 98 @loading times. But when i was playing aquanox , sometimes it just exit (making me to lose a mission)because of the win updates agreement etc. Another thing is that My computer icon dissapered just like that (like ***!) and i had to make a shortcut to my desktop. And now about the drivers, i do not know why some stupid people complain about " xp does not have the drivers for the sound card or other devices " because they must be prepared with all the drivers that come on cds for their hardware. in my case, xp does not support the nvidia capture drivers for my gf4 ti, the same happend with millenium and others. Another thing that i do not like is the microsoft messenger that comes with xp. It is so annoing when you can not use it because you really need to make a .net passport. I do not need that and after a time of refuzes from my side, the program let me to use it withought a .net whatever. But one thing that i really like @ xp is the win media player 8.0. The sound quakity is way better than other versions or other mp3 players. Overall it is an ok os but it could be better, and remember, it is not the impression and look that matters, it is the use of it. If you want to upgrade to xp , be prepared with your drivers, and be prepared for your old programs you are using, lots of them WILL NOT WORK and and they must be reinstalled. Anyways, you can upgrade to xp when the user reviews will get better. If you upgrade, good luck and good drivers. In the mean time , i will start to search and know the linux secrets ( it is the only guaranteed way to stability and productivity ) PEACE
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: E8500087
- Description: Microsoft Windows XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. Windows XP Professional goes beyond the benefits of Windows XP Home Edition with advanced capabilities designed specifically to optimize productivity using the latest advancements in the digital world. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional provides improved reliability, security, performance and ease of use, setting the new standard in efficient and dependable computing.
General
- Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
- 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 Intel Pentium - 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 - Professional
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: 1 user,
Complete package,
1.5 GB,
SVGA monitor,
Mouse or compatible device,
CD-ROM,
64 MB -
Microsoft Windows XP - Professional 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
- Address:
One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 - Phone: 1-425-882-8080
- Fax: 1-425-706-7329
