The Most Reliable Operating System! By building on the proven Windows® 2000 operating system, Windows® XP Professional
delivers a reliable foundation you can count on to keep your computer up and
running when you need it most. Not only is Windows® XP more reliable, it also
helps you more easily recover from system problems. Windows® XP Professional
delivers the new standard in reliability and performance. This operating system
is designed for businesses of all sizes and for users who demand the most from
their computing experience.**
Benefits
Designed for reliability, security and privacy, high performance, and ease
of use, the Windows® XP operating system provides a host of benefits for business
and home users. A clean and simple desktop, rock-solid reliability, and easy-to-use
features that take advantage of the digital age all contribute to the value
of Windows® XP.
Enhancements in real-time voice, video, and data communications will allow
the PC to become a center of communications and creativity beyond just e-mail
and instant messaging. Windows® XP will also allow the user to connect back
to the desktop from any location, and support for new wireless networks will
be built in. Windows® XP will unify the user's support experience by enabling
the user to provide temporary and secure control of their PC over the Internet
to whomever can best help them.
Windows® XP takes an end-to-end approach to how people transfer videos and
pictures onto their computer, how they use them on their PC and other devices,
and how they share them, whether in person or through e-mail, over the Web,
or through removable media like DVDs and CDs. It extends this experience through
applications that help users buy music and videos, mobile devices, services
for saving your music on the Internet, and more. Windows® XP will make it easier
for households to share a single PC and share pictures, music, files, printers,
and other resources.
Note: This version of Microsoft Windows XP cannot be upgraded from earlier versions of Windows. If your operating system is Windows 2000/ME/98 you must backup your data before installation. This OEM version will only allow a clean Install, and your existing data will be deleted.
Specifications
Software Type:
Operating Systems
OS Compatibility:
PC
Detailed Features
Features
Designed for businesses of all sizes
Manage digital pictures, music, video, DVDs, and more
More security with the ability to encrypt files and folders
Built-in voice, video, and instant messaging support
Integration with Windows® servers and management solutions
Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows® XP Professional with SP2
Business-Level Reliability
Windows® XP delivers a new level of stability, so you can focus on your work.
For example, in most cases, if one program crashes, your computer will keep
running.
Advanced Performance
Windows® XP manages system resources efficiently, to keep your system running
as fast as possible even when you're working with multiple programs at the
same time.
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop allows you to create a virtual session and use your desktop
computer from another computer running Windows® 95 or later, giving you access
to all of your data and applications even when you're not in your office.
New Task-based Visual Design
Get to your most commonly used tasks quickly, thanks to a cleaner design and
new visual cues.
Wireless 802.1x Networking Support
Wireless 802.1x Networking Support provides support for secured access, as
well as performance improvements for wireless networks.
Windows® Messenger
Windows® Messenger is the easy way to communicate and collaborate in real
time on your computer. You can see the online status of your contacts and
choose to communicate with them through text, voice, or video with better
performance and higher quality.
Encrypting File System
Encrypting File System provides a high level of protection from hackers and
data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key.
Fast Resume from Hibernation or Standby
Save battery power when you're working on the road. With Windows® XP your
laptop can enter Standby or Hibernate faster, and it can start working again
faster after resuming from Standby or Hibernation.
Help and Support Center with Remote Assistance
In addition to a comprehensive set of documentation, Help and Support Center
in Windows® XP includes Remote Assistance, which allows you to have a friend
or IT professional who is also running Windows® XP remotely control your computer
to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.
System Restore
If something goes wrong with your computer, you can revert the system back
to a previous state.
A
PC based on the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology (Hyper-Threading)
improves processor performance and responsiveness, giving you the power to do
more tasks on your PC at once such as playing a game while encoding digital
music or editing digital video while encoding digital music. This groundbreaking
technology from Intel enables the processor to execute two threads (a part of
a program) in parallel. So your software can run more efficiently and you can
multitask more effectively than ever before.
Minimum System Requirements: Pentium 233 Mhz. 64 MB RAM. 1.5 GB free
hard disk space. Super VGA (800x600). CD-ROM or DVD drive. Keyboard and Microsoft®
Mouse or compatible pointing device.
Licensing Information: You receive a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
and a CD containing the program on it.
Technical Support Information: Since this is an OEM operating system
it does not come with any free technical support. Telephone technical support
is available through a paid service via a toll-free number and a charge per
call. The phone number is included on your packing slip when you order.
Returns policy: OEM software is not returnable for any reason.
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Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.7
Customer Reviews:
61
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Value
4.7
Features
4.8
Quality
4.7
Performance
4.7
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Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Dec 28, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I really dont get what all the OS griping is about. If you have an old machine and its not running right, you cant just slap in a new OS to fix all your problems. I have never upgraded an OS on a MS compatible system. If i really really really want a new OS, its time to start with a new system and then start adding the old hardware to see if it is compatible. I've been using VISTA without difficulty for months, its a slick package minus a few quirks. But of course it came pre installed on a quad core off the shelf system, and i have been very careful to only upgrade it with vista certified hardware....but thats about as tough as putting the right oil in your car...
Reviewer:
jw on
Dec 25, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Replaced my Vista with Win Xp what a dream XP is compared to Vista, nothing but problems with Vista. No problem installing XP as for tech support, your better off without it I knew more than the tech people.
Reviewer:
BIGLew on
Dec 03, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Read the find print!
Technical Support Information: Since this is an OEM operating system it does not come with any free technical support. Telephone technical support is available through a paid service via a toll-free number and a charge per call. The phone number is included on your packing slip when you order.
Returns policy: OEM software is not returnable for any reason.
If like me you like saving money this is a great offer! OEM = money in your pocket.
Reviewer:
Read The L on
Dec 02, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
XP Pro is a great operating system, however a BIG caution to people who buy an OEM license and have no idea what that means. OEM licenses are cheaper for several reasons, and lack of packaging is NOT one of them! An OEM license may be installed on one machine only, AND NEVER LEGALLY transfered to ANY OTHER MACHINE! An OEM license also DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY SUPPORT from Microsoft. An OEM license was designed for HP or Dell, and part of the legal agreement when buying an OEM license is that the OEM will support the software. If you buy an OEM license you agree to provide support to yourself! If you don't have the skills buy a retail license.
Reviewer:
PaPc on
Nov 10, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
To ''The Old Man'': If you cannot install an operating system without help you are better off sticking to your Apples!!! Windows XP-Pro is easy to install and works like a dream.
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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