Microsoft Windows XP Professional Complete package

...DVD drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device The above requirements are direct from the microsoft website however i feel that it seriously underestimates the memory, in my experience 256Mb is the absolute minimum or you will notice a serious decrease in performance and we are talking painfully slow here! ESPECIALLY WITH 64MB, 64MB WILL LET WIN XP INSTALL AND BOOT (THOUGH SLOWLY!) IF YOU ACTUALLY WISH TO USE YOUR COMPUTER AND ...
...and 256Mb of memory or greater, this version of windows is the one that has finally got a greater change than the numbers or letters after its name! It is however ridiculously priced as are all microsoft OS's and if it wasnt for compatibility reasons i would use only Linux. ...

danbishop123 06.11.2003 · Read full review
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...system. Copyright --------- Microsoft have gone into a lot of trouble to stop people from making illegal copies of this software by putting an activation policy into it, whereby you not only have to have a valid product key, but you also need to connect to Microsoft's server and register your copy directly. A code will then be sent back to you so that you can use it to activate the software. Rummor has it that an insider of Microsoft uploaded ...
...drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Installing XP ------------- If you wish to upgrade your existing operating system to Windows XP, then you can simply insert the Windows XP CD and follow the onscreen instructions to begin the installation. This is the easy way out for less computer literate users! I would recommend that XP be installed from a freshly formatted drive. The XP CD itself is 'bootable', which means you ...

mdstone 20.09.2001 (19.10.2003) · Read full review
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...Help and Support from either Microsoft or other areas ( will explain ) is brilliant. If a problem occurs with a program etc, your PC will reboot ( no dreaded Blue Screen Of Death ) and send a report back to Microsoft about the cause of the problem and what occurred. To do this you need a "passport" - fancy name for a hotmail login usually. Microsoft aim to diagnose these reports and supply a remedy within 48 hours and usually do so. The passport ...
...users are not forgotten by Microsoft and should find it much easier to use XP. They have included Narrator (reads all text displayed upon screen - great for listening to ciao reviews ) and maginifier ( zoomable up to 10 x zoom ) for the hard of sight and virtual keyboard for the lesser mobile as well as alerts to noises for the hard of hearing. Since installing Windows XP, My PC system has been on for longer and had less crashes and problems. Hell ...

dfjericho 27.04.2002 (28.04.2002) · Read full review
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...fundamentally unstable with many bugs Microsoft never managed to iron out. For those of you technically minded, industry watchers accused Microsoft of cobbling together ME from earlier versions, such as Windows 98, by importing code rather than re-writing the system. Windows XP is a complete re-write and overhaul with a slightly modified interface compared to Windows 98 and ME. In fact it is based upon accredited stablier Windows 2000 and the NT ...
...with XP or programs like Microsoft Office. You just plug the device into the PC's USB port and Windows XP intelligently does the rest of the work for you. From a desktop and icon perspective, nothing has changed compared to earlier versions of Windows, except a new colour scheme and a much better Help system. You have complete flexibility controlling the way your desktop looks, sounds, etc. Microsoft has done a good job revamping some of the Accessory ...

mikeuk 15.10.2003 · Read full review
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...because Epson didn't bother supplying Microsoft with a new driver suite (after all the poor thing IS 4 years old!), Microsoft have cobbled their own together with this annoying lack of facilities? Solution? Use one of those disk caddies to run Windows 98 on an old smaller hard drive for the odd occasion when I want photo quality printing until such time as the printer calls it a day, my ink stocks run out or I just get p****d off messing with this ...
...exactly what the great god, Microsoft is foisting on us, "criminalising us all by default" as PC Advisor magazine puts it. It’s no wonder that this is being worked around as we speak by hackers the world over – after all, at £250, it would be worth trying to beat this system. Having used various CD-Player and CD-writing facilities over the years, I’ve been able to database my CD collection in MS Access format, to show the loss adjuster the NEXT time ...

BNibbles 25.06.2002 (27.06.2002) · Read full review
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...find your way around abd Microsoft have left the familiar bits like the Start button, taskbar and system tray more or less alone. The Start button brings up a menu that while familiar is very much an advancement. The last five programs that have been used are now listed, and there are links to "My Documents, My Recent Documents, My Pictures, My Music and My Computer" Clicking any will take you to the relevant folder. Underneath these are a button ...
...the Connect to button is where you connect to your Internet Service Provider (in my case BTInternet), or you can show all connections, Other buttons include Programs, Help, Run and Search, as well as the icons for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. The shut down button has also been re-vamped, removing the silly drop down list of Millenium and bringing back a three button option. Now lets take a look at the system tray which is in the same place ...

StreetWise 03.11.2001 · Read full review
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...remember how to remedy them, Microsoft will remind me with no problem. I have two licenses for XP Professional so can't comment on the Home version, but I have set that up for a friend with no problem. If you've got the right system or are getting a new one, XP is a must. Stability such as this has only been seen in 2000, and XP has a lot over that version still. ...

ex-machina 31.08.2002 · Read full review
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...with Home edition) is what Microsoft have threatening to release for years. In theory, it's the product line that would finally see the back of the horrors and sins that were Windows 98 (versions 1&2), and finally bring the added parts of ME into the field of NT stabilty. If only life were that simple. What you get, basically, is a promise of true backward compatibility with the Win9x series of OS's, the stability of NT4 & Windows 2000, with the ...
...no official tech support from Microsoft - no ifs, no buts, no joy. To my mind, its not worth the effort really. But its a case of the product arrived far too late, after far too many intermediate promised upgrades and intermediate OS's. What it does offer, can be duplicated for the most part reliably without the MS type-approval restrictions by moving to Win2k Pro. For a Windows 3.1 users, you get a whole lot of fixes and can enjoy the good parts ...

RoadWarrior 01.11.2001 · Read full review
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...this then read on..... 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 ...
...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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...pass problem information straight onto Microsoft via the internet, to keep them informed of how customers work with their software and what programmes cause more or less errors among their userbase. Quite clever, really. But one issue that really stands out seems to be the problems of 56K internal modems. Whilst under the Win98 operating software my internal modem was working fine, Win XP just doesn't want to know. And this seems to be a problem ...
...was able to dial into Microsoft Online support, to find out how to rectify the problem. Just 2 lines in the registry were causing me so much bother. Easy when you know... But whilst I just highlighted the problems I have had, I still think it is a great improvement on previous versions and definately worth a try. But be prepared for the learning curve associated with it. And as with all operating/programme software - nothing's perfect. Win2003 ...

GermanGuy 26.01.2003 · 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. ...

qasim 04.11.2001 · Read full review
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...learn about me. Microsoft has launched their new baby into the world with much fanfare, also a great wailing and gnashing of teeth. Much has been made of the 'anti-piracy' features that require you to activate the software by contacting Microsoft, not to mention the 'feature' that requires you to reactivate if you make too many hardware changes within a given period (120 days). An improved family login facility enables you to set up isolated logins ...
...to see each others data, unless you want to allow it - this works best if you format the hard disk for NTFS. Once logged in, the first thing you will notice is the new interface and colour scheme, green and blue instead of blue and white. Don't worry you can switch back to the 'Classic' interface. A new start menu which will customise it's self by showing only those applications you use most often, other options are still available, click on the ...

Dragonone 12.07.2002 · Read full review
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Come 25th October 2001, Microsoft will be launching it's latest version of the Windows Operating System, and I've had the chance to test the beta version, which I have to say after only two days of using, I've fallen in love with. Finally an OS that is easy to use, pretty to look at and doesn't seem to want to self destruct every five minutes! The whole of the Windows desktop has been smoothed out and given a new look, resembling Windows Millenium, ...
...Don't worry too much though, Microsoft have left the familiar bits like the Start button, taskbar and system tray alone. So lets start at the Start button. Clicking it brings up a menu that while familiar is very much an advancement. The last five programs used are now listed, and there are links to My Documents, My Recent Documents, My Pictures, My Music and My Computer. Clicking any will take you to the relevant folder. Underneath these are a ...

cjkace 10.07.2001 · Read full review
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...1. Installation ============= Following Microsoft usual standard the installation was fairly straight forward, put in your info and then leave it for an hour as it installs. The only thing i noticed is that during the formatting the installer set aside 8Mb of harddrive space and refused to use it(I know 8Mb isn't a lot but i thought i should mention it just in case others have this and worry about it, it seems to be standard) Once install is complete ...
...supported now. Advice: Check the Microsoft HCL before purchasing XP(www.microsoft.com/hcl) 3. User Friendlyness ==================== Like most versions of Windows since 95, this version is very easy to use, the help provides clear instructions for all situation. The errors in XP are just as cryptic as ever, although the send featue does allow Microsoft to know what's wrong. This version of Windows looks a lot prettier than its predecessors. ...

djhipflask 11.12.2001 (14.12.2001) · Read full review
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...as the biggest thing since Microsoft introduced Windows 95 all those years ago .. I thought MMmmm! Sounds Good - but will it work? I waited until several of my workmates had bought and installed XP and asked for their opinion. Feedback was mixed (as the reviews in this section will indicate), but I remember when W95 came out - there was a lot of people who refused to upgrade from W3.1.1 and took many years to do so. I decided to go for it as I ...
...was bundled with Windows ME - it was so unstable that I removed it and reverted to using Windows 98. Windows 98 is fairly stable but still has it's flakey moments, so I thought that Windows XP would solve this as it is based on the same technologies as Windows NT. The first thing I did was the compatibility report to find out which software/hardware would need new drivers in order to work properly under XP. After a bit of time on the web, I downloaded ...

tracythomson 30.12.2001 · Read full review
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