WinXp updates

Advantages: with these utilities it's a much better operating system
Disadvantages: without them...crap

...i hope that this info is very useful fo rsome of you (to everyone who has WinXp instaled) As Microsoft had some problems with the quality and the speed of WinXp, they tried to solve some of the problems by having available on the site a utility which assure to speed up boot and logon performance of WinXp, as well as of a patch and a new driver. -“BootVIS” is a small utility which promises to speed up the operation of WinXP (booting was taking ages ..but not any more!!). This latest edition is compatible with any IDE driver. In order to download it you will need to have just 330KB of free hard disc space (which is nothing!!!). You can find it: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/appendix/hh/appendix/enhancements50qhx.asp -Moreover they developed a patch which promises to solve errors...

aek21 31.01.2002 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

Windows XP

Advantages: Tried + tested
Disadvantages: Windows Vista soon?

...Lets face it - 90% of PC users use a Microsoft OS (operating system). The vast majority of those will be using XP. So you're not exactly going to be alone if you do decide to buy this. So, is it a good idea to go with the masses? Yes. Unless you are really techy and know software and hardware as if it were your job. Then you might plump for Linux or something similar. XP was released ages ago - about 2000 if memory serves correctly. As someone who started out on DOS, moved to windows 3.x, then Windows 98 and then XP (via Millenium for about 1 month ;) ) then I've had a history with OS's. XP is by far the most reliable - providing you do things properly then there is generally no problem. If you are completely just after something that you are not going to fiddle with then - no problems. If you are likely to uninstall...

mightyred 13.02.2006 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

Athlon XP wins against the Intel P4

Advantages: Price and reliability
Disadvantages: Processor Temperature

...processor and Motherboard. On the plus side for Intel, they seem to be leading the way on processor size, currently producing a 4Gb processor which will be released in the near future. At the end of the day, its your choice, but for my money the AMD Athlon wins in every department. I use my computer for both work and games and have not been disapointed in anyway. The only point to watch out for when buying the Athlon XP is that it creates a high temperature, so you need to purchase a larger specification Heatsink and Fan than recommended. For example, if you purchase a Athlon XP 1800+, I would suggest that you get an approved Heatsink and Fan for an XP2100+, that way the chip will not overheat and trip your computer out through the motherboards temperature control limits. I hope that my opinion has been of some help to you in choosing...

Gowland 09.10.2002 · Read review
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Experience Windows XP!

Advantages: Many features, reliable, OEM version is priced well.
Disadvantages: Vista is out, DX10 not supported (not currently an issue)

...Windows XP is the most commonly used version of Microsofts popular Windows operating system or OS. It is feature packed and has low requirements so it will run on most PCs. The Look Microsoft has really jazzed Windows XP up compared to the previous dull grey looks of Windows 2000. As soon as you boot into the Windows interface you will be greeted with a friendly blue Welcome screen with the colourful new Windows logo. To begin you simply click your username, which will be displayed along with a little picture of your choice, you can pick from a car, frog to a cute dog or add your own picture if you prefer. Once you have entered your password and clicked the green enter button you will be taken to the new Windows Desktop. Here the new look is also in full effect as we get a new blue Taskbar with a bright green Start button, along...

hackersupr 05.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade with Service Pack 2

To XP or not to XP...

Advantages: user friendly for the inexperienced
Disadvantages: user friendly to a fault. hidden away applications

...One of my friends recently bought a new laptop. As they thought i knew a fair bit about computers, they asked me to help set up an internet account and show them the basics of how windows works. Having got win 98 on my two computers, i thought this should be reasonably easy. However, i got a shock when i turned their computer on. I realise that, with the large number of newcomers to the PC world, microsoft have opted for user friendliness. The problem is that windows XP is user friendly to a fault. It took me a long time to find some applications on the control panel as some of the things (like modem etc.) where hidden away in a tiny section when they could have used the old and, correct me if i'm wrong, unproblematic, system of icons. I was not impressed by the grouping of options in this section of XP, having had to go through...

robscott 25.01.2002 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

XP. The new generation

Advantages: Excellent multimedia functionality
Disadvantages: Incompatible drivers, software and hardware

...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 to make programs of yesteryear work correctly. However, being a user of both of their current up to date systems, im not totally convinced that even they are on top of the diverse and sometimes incompatible world of mixed technologies. Im going to talk here about Windows XP. You have probably got this installed at home or at least heard about it if you have bought your computer within...

andycharger 26.04.2002 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

Windows - XP, A life.

Advantages: Slighty more secure, everything is made to work on it
Disadvantages: Its windows, unstable.

...Firstly, and to avoid any confusion I will explain in brief terms what a service pack is and why it is necessary. Whether it is down to bad testing, or a very limited time, Microsoft seem to have always had the problem of bringing out software before it was due. Example of this can be seen everywhere, and not just with the Operating Systems, in software as well, they always seem to leave programs half finished and add little bits and bobs back into them whenever the mood takes them. It is with this in mind that we see the complete necessity for service packs, they are basically updates en mass. Unless I am very much mistaken SP 2 was designed mainly to combat some security issues that had been found with the previous version of XP. A problem arose with many people when they updated thier exsisting XP with this new service pack...

borninblood 15.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

Microsoft's XP Package

Advantages: Great new feel, built in firewall, virus protection & automatic updates
Disadvantages: Slow at times, hackers target it

...Microsoft's new operating system, Windows XP, has many new features from previous operating systems, including 98, 2000 (ME) and 95. It has a new design, added security and can support more software than ever before. --- Design --- As many users will know, Windows XP has a new look. I prefer this look, and even if it may seem unusual to you at first, you soon adapt to the rounded edges, colour schemes and layout of the system. --- Security --- With the addition of Service Pack 2 (SP2), there are now many features which protect you from viruses and hackers, including Windows Firewall, Virus Protection and Automatic Updates, which make sure that you are ready for any hacks and viruses. Unfortunately, hackers do now target Windows XP, so it is ideal to buy an anti-virus program, such as Norton Antivirus, and get a firewall, such...

ollienewth 04.06.2005 (05.06.2005) · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

windows xp... the way forward.

Advantages: it is fast and realiable and safe.
Disadvantages: none yet.

...Most of us will have heard of Microsoft, wether it is from playing there games, to using there operating system, and we may as well say, every pc you buy in any shop in the high 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 operational, as in software terms, because without a os, or 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...

mentalmickey100 30.04.2003 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 Complete package

Is XP compatible

Advantages: Faster and better looking operating system that is easy to repair/resore
Disadvantages: poor driver and software support, unsurity on security

...Is your system compatable? Before purchasing Windows XP upgrade I suggest you read on... I had just finished building my new P.C. around an Athlon 1.4 when I realised that my new cordless keyboard and mouse was not compatable with my version of windows 98, I decided my new monitor would look better if I installed the new Windows XP update....what an expensive mistake....All of the hardware was brand new except the CD-RW which was 4 months old. The update installed with ease and to my delight the keyboard and mouse drivers were found by windows and were now working fine.... then I realised I had problems. I tried to connect to the internet but my USB modem would not work, after re-installing it's driver and playing around with the settings I gave up and intalled the old PCI modem from my old computer, this worked fine. I connected...

elmersattic 20.11.2001 (30.12.2001) · Read review
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