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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2

(OEM License - MPN: N0901528)
As low as $71.99 from BMEM.net
Description: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 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, Win.... Read More

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3.5 Star Review(4 Reviews)

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Date Reviewed:  04/15/2007
  • Iroc
  • Member Since:
    Oct 2004

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3 Star ReviewWindows XP home
Strengths: loads fine..key number is valid..no operational problems
Weaknesses: none detected
Summary: The product works well, however, advertising does not indicate it is for sale with a new PC nor does it indicate it is for the African/middle eastern market. This would be a problem possibly for someone purchasing it for use inside the USA.

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Date Reviewed:  09/24/2006
  • bartkoslow1
  • from CA
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    Aug 2004

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Strengths: Windows XP Home SP2 has some improvements over the earlier version and is the version most of us should use. There are more supported devices and the addition of a security center.
Weaknesses: Security is still a constant problem.
Summary: SP2 has numerous small improvements over the earlier version. In particular the Security Center and the fact that this version supports more hardware devices. The Security Center is especially good for neophytes, as it makes you pay attention to a Firewall, Anti-virus programs and Spyware programs.

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Date Reviewed:  10/09/2006
  • umterp88
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    Mar 2005

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Strengths: Works on the Intel Macs
Weaknesses: Windows XP that attracts spyware and viruses
Summary: I purchased this OEM version of Windows XP Home because previous reviewer had mentioned that he was able to install it on his Intel Mac. Sure enough, I was able to install it on my son's Macbook. Now he has the best of both world.

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Date Reviewed:  09/14/2006
  • matrixstylemac
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2 Star ReviewWindows XP Home OEM
Strengths: Cheap though windows has no strengths
Weaknesses: Still bloody expensive for a 5 year old piece of software
Summary: This is the ONLY way to buy a software license of windows. $199 for the full retail version? I think not. Unless you're using windows to play games that don't exist on a mac, you should be using a mac. Get a real OS.

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