Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

...* Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device My own computer exceeds these requirements many times over, being * Pentium 530 (running at 3000 MHz) * 1024 MB RAM * 2x200 GB Hard Drive. ---What you get--- Windows XP Home comes supplied on a single CD-ROM, which is found enclosed in a green folder, and then packed in an oversized box. It's very important that you don't throw the folder away as it has your product key printed on the ...
...need one of these. Microsoft have kindly included their own web browser, Internet Explorer (IE), which I use as little as possible along with an e-mail program, Outlook Express. I use Outlook, for the simple reason that it's what I'm used to, but only use IE if a particular site demands it. ---Installing Hardware--- I've found most hardware is extremely easy to install, and is automatically detected by Windows, which then opens up the Add Hardware ...

sandemp 13.04.2005 · Read full review
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When Microsoft built it’s first operating system over 15 years ago, I sometimes wonder if, even in their wildest dreams, they thought it would become such a market force and the main o/s to be used on the majority of the world’s computers. Yet, today they are producing the next generation of operating system. One for the future that can interact with all modern media types and formats as well as combining the retro engineering needed ...
...games and devices. In fact, Microsoft are stopping support of 98 this year. So you have a choice. Windows XP for your home or office or Windows 2000 for the more serious business user. I have 2000 at work and XP Professional at home. However, you may also have another version of windows. Windows ME was developed as a home system while being a year 2000 compliant stop that has proved unstable if very simple. Drivers tend to be a problem and not all ...

andycharger 26.04.2002 · Read full review
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...What's more, it seems that Microsoft is actually interested in fixing the problems, automatically prompting error reports and making the Windows Update process seamless. From the easy-t-read icons to the actually helpful Help system, there's a dreadful sense of ease of use. Take writing a CD-R. For years, we've all had to master the various interfaces offered by Adaptec, Nero and more, and quite often the end results couldn't be read in someone ...
...if all this wasn't enough, Microsoft even has the darn cheek to bundle a highly respectable photo editor free with XP. I haven't even mentioned scanning yet. I spent years mastering TWAIN drivers, impressing onlookers by capturing an image in Photoshop. I got so good; sometimes I didn't even refer to the Help files. But now a two-year-old could do it. Attach the scanner and helpful Wizard prompts your every move. Before you know it, the image is ...

Spike5792 02.12.2001 · Read full review
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...can search pages such as microsoft pages and other help pages. I have not used the help much as i have not had use to :). Networking, Internet And Messenger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Windows Messenger is like a clone of Msn Messenger (check my msn op to find out more). It lets you contact online friends and has quick access to microsoft hotmail email (also check my hotmail op). You can send files, voice chat and video ...
...the best operating system that microsoft have produced to date. Trial CD - - - - - - - You can get your free 30 day trial cd by going to microsoft.com and then ordering the cd. It will take around 10 days to come through but you will also get Office XP free so its worth the wait, always worth trying before you buy. ...

kornkid2001 18.10.2001 · Read full review
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At last! Microsoft has achieved its greatest creation! How did they read our minds in such a way to provide us with the thing that we truly wanted in an operation system? Forget reliability, power, efficiency, compatibility and economy – who needs any of that when we have … pretty colours! Yes, we can now glory in the shimmering aesthetic radiance of Windows XP. Instead of dull grey, we now have vivid greens and blues; instead of bevelled edges, ...
...least this must be what Microsoft must think if they are deluded into the belief that Windows XP is actually an improvement on the earlier operating systems, because what it actually is, is a huge disappointment. It’s important to remember that when XP was released, it was so full of bugs that an upgrade was released just 6 weeks latter… then 3 weeks after that… then another 6 weeks latter. There are so many problems with the system that I can’t ...

luke_triad 29.09.2002 · Read full review
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...XP is different. Or so Microsoft will tell you. According to them, Windows XP is a MAJOR new upgrade, kind of like Windows 95 was a major upgrade from Windows 3.1. Why is it, then, that only around 15% of Windows users in Japan have upgraded? The figure is slightly higher elsewhere, but is there really any incentive to upgrade at all? After all, Microsoft hailed Windows ME as a major new upgrade to Windows 98 and those who used it found that it was ...
...time it had an overhaul. Microsoft is constantly playing 'catch-up' with Apple when it comes to this: Apple was the first company to see the design of the actual interface and computer as an art and this is no surprise seeing as the majority of Mac users are graphic designers! The new Windows XP interface, however, (with the name Luna) is certainly a treat for the eyes! Everything is now nice and rounded, shiny and Microsoft has scrapped the old ...

ken274 16.03.2002 · Read full review
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Whenever Microsoft launches a new piece of software it says “this has to be the biggest thing since err…Windows 95,” and yes they said it for the launch of Windows XP on October 25th. The question many people will be asking is whether or not to invest in the rather high price. **THE COST** The standard upgrade costs £89.99 (And you need to have windows 98,2000, ME or NT already installed on your PC.) And you'll need to buy the full version for ...
...your pocket at £259.99. Microsoft is running a promotion, buy before 31st Jan 20002 and get £50 cash back. But the only thing is you have to purchase the standard professional version for £259.99 to be eligible. **WHY GET IT?** So do these extortionate prices justify what you will get? I’ve been lucky enough to have a play on my brothers ‘XP’ PC and from what I’ve seen it’s a definite NO! NO! He upgraded from Win 98 and experienced many hardware ...

kawaljit 02.11.2001 · Read full review
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...layout of the control panel Microsoft have made it easy enough to convert back by the cick of the button called "switch to classic view" I personally prefer the new layout. Microsoft have also made changes to the use of the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination. Before, in Me and so on, this key combination just got you out of the program you were in, and two of these restarted the Pc. Not very useful. In the new edition they have made this more useful. ...
...this before. finally, Microsoft have added a Help centre program that allows users to search a database of FAQ's that microsof t thinks may cause users problems and seek help from this. This isn't exceptionally useful in most cases and looking for a tech support forum is probably a better bet, if every thing is going wrong. So in conclusion., I would reccomend Windows Xp to most users of PC's who want basic use to people who want more advanced ...

joemadagascar 10.03.2007 · Read full review
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...me to go away, and Microsoft were totally unhelpful (Unless paid a lot of money) Imagine my surprise when I saw RT2 - Platinum edition (runs under XP). Be very sure that you need the features that XP offers you, otherwise you should probably remain with W95,98,ME (or at least have a dual boot machine. Additionally I had a hell of a job getting my old Microtek scanner to have its drivers recognised. Again Microsoft and Microtek were of little use, ...

P_S_Price 11.02.2002 · Read full review
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...This latest operating system from Microsoft offers the user a multitude of new options including a totally new look, which I have to say that I do like, however if you prefer familiar things then you can revert to the traditional look of Windows at the click of a button. Settings such as desktop themes are easily altered via the control panel. Press the start button and you are presented with a totally new look menu, which is topped by your name ...
...and have not activated the Microsoft offering so am unable to comment on its performance. These are just a few of the many changes to be found within XP, some of which are more apparent than others so now I will move on to installation. You will need a Pc running at over 300 Mhz recommended (233Mhz minimum), 128 MB of RAM (64 MB minimum). 1.5 GB of free hard disc space, and of course a cd rom drive. Owners of Windows ME or Windows 98 second edition ...

Bigbaz 17.11.2001 · Read full review
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...it. In support of Microsoft however I am sure that other operating systems (such as Linux) have security flaws in them as well and if they became as widely used as Windows is now then they would have hackers targeting them as well. A lot of the security issues were fixed with the release of Service Pack 2. This was a cumulative rollup of other security fixes plus a new security centre supplied by Microsoft. This new security centre provided an ...
...Windows XP. Nannying ======= Microsoft in general is getting worse and worse for insisting on hand-holding for every aspect of using the computer. Yes, programs are hard to fathom sometimes but it doesn’t mean we want some stupid dog telling us what to do and asking inane questions about what we are doing. Windows XP is not too bad on this score. The nanny options are there, but they can easily be disabled. Conclusion ======= So there you have ...

fryera2 07.06.2007 (06.06.2007) · Read full review
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...own a CD writer, then Microsoft have made it even easier to copy files, simply highlight one and select the option Burn to CD, it will then ready all the files you have selected to be burned when you want them to be burned. General info about XP ****************** Increased file security is available when using XP and formatting the drive in a NTFS, instead of FAT32 manner. This enables you to password protect certain files, folders etc For the ...
...about. If you need me to elaborate, or to post a link to information that elaborates further then just ask. Multiple logons made easy, you can create different user profiles for different users. You can for example all have different desktop screens, different programs etc It's nice, as it personalizes Windows to the users. To switch users you simply press, Windows Key and L. The switch is instant, suddenly you are using a different profile. The ...

Del_Boy 21.11.2001 · Read full review
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...that I swallowed my usual microsoft cynicism and decided to load it on my machine. What a disaster! At first I thought, hey, this looks quite posh! I liked the look of it and certain features made it look as if it could be easy to use as well as making my system more interesting. Before installation, I did the compatability check and found that my freecom re-writer using adaptec software may not work properly. I was still willing to give it a shot ...
...why the hell should I? Microsoft don't give this software away and I find it terrible that they expect their customers to do half the work for them by releasing software that isn't ready. The same problems were experienced with win 98 and they brought out a 2nd edition, forcing customers to spend more money in order to fix the bugs on that OS; win 2000 is no better. I also have my suspisions that Bill Gates is trying surrepticiously to take over ...

Kes30 28.12.2001 · Read full review
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...street now adays has a Microsoft operating system installed in it. we have gone from the very very old 3.1 Windows version, upto windows 95, through windows 98, upgrading to windows 98se, and them windows millenium edition, and we are now at windows xp. i am guessing that all home personal computers will have Microsoft xp - Home Edition installed on it, so i am guessing you know what this operating system is. it is basically what makes your pc ...
...Operating System, your pc would just sit there idel, twiddling its thumbs and fingers. So Windows xp is one of the latest operating systems around, there is the professional or the home edition, me i have the home edition, it is what i got on my pc when i went and brought my new computer, so what are the goodpoints of it. well firstly, it is very very stable, compared to the others, i have never onced had to reboot due to something going wrong ...

mentalmickey100 30.04.2003 · Read full review
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...asking. Well read on... Microsoft XP is the newest version of the Windows operating system and is destined to become the standard operating system for all new PCs. Whereas Windows Me was little more than a rather ineffective 'tweak' to Windows 98 and not really worth having, and WIndows 2000 was certainly NOT made for home use but was instead the update to Microsoft's technical operating system Windows NT, Windows XP IS the update we have all been ...
...stuff, and hats off to Microsoft for managing this. Installation of new hardware is easier, you'll see a few interface tweaks such as a completely redesigned start menu, everything is far more internet integrated now..there are lots of changes most of which for the better that I can see. :o) But its not all roses...it never is with this company is it! Two big issues scream at you should you look up information on this product - security(again!) ...

wampyrii 29.10.2001 · Read full review
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