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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: anotherhick
Updated:10-18-05
Duration of ownership:1 Years
Strengths: Excellent operating system. Microsoft is finally working to develop an operating system that is robust but user friendly while at the same time more secure.
Weaknesses: None that I am aware of.
Overall Evaluation: I have been very pleased with the easy of installation and maintenance of XP Pro and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a change in their operating system.
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5 Star Review
Reviewed by: mcattack86
Updated:09-11-05
Duration of ownership:3 Weeks
Strengths: Security features
Weaknesses: I don't know
Overall Evaluation: You usually don't take notice of your operating system. The computer's components will play a bigger role in the PC's total utility. XP Pro seems to be the standard for all office computers nowadays, and there aren't many other options. I found this online for half of the retail price and am using it for my business PC. It hasn't malfunctioned on me yet. If you're looking for a home PC, simply get XP Home and save a few dollars. Or wait until the new Windows comes out.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: Mason Storm
Updated:08-19-05
Duration of ownership:2 Weeks
Strengths: Universality
Weaknesses: Price; popularity makes it the hackers' target.
Overall Evaluation: Great for fresh installs since it already includes SP2. This is the current standard in widely-available OSs. Has some security features not available in Home Edition. Careful if activating before completing your install, though; repeat activations in less than 120 days require phone calls to Microsoft.
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4 Star Review
Reviewed by: mm1941
Updated:08-04-05
Duration of ownership:25 Days
Strengths: Installation was relatively easy.
Weaknesses: None
Overall Evaluation: Directions for installation were good, no trouble installing. Was used to 98SE and just have to get used to the differences, I really like it and easy to use and navigate around in. Was a little apprehensive at first, but would recommend to anyone considering changing to a newer version.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: martingodts
Updated:07-24-05
Duration of ownership:2 Weeks
Strengths: installation, peer-to-peer network support, very complete
Weaknesses: none, just know that you buy 1 license for 1 computer, if you install on more than 1, you will have to buy extra licenses (activation is online, so there's no way around in case you wonder)
Overall Evaluation: I installed Windows XP Pro on two computers - one with a Pentium IV 3.0 HT and one with an Amd XP 2900+ I started from OEM hard drives (unformatted). The installation process is completely automatic, it's just stunning! No expertise necessary, just let Windows do the driving! (I've installed OS for more than 20 years, I've seen it getting better and easier all the time). Once I had installed the wireless USB adapters and entered the workgroup name, both computers were online (LAN and internet) - Windows XP Pro w/SP2 is mature - This is an awefully good operating system.
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Overall Rating
3 Star Review
Reviewed by: HJoddball
Updated:07-10-05
Duration of ownership:2 Months
Strengths: Features SP2 to improve functionality and securityWas practically plug and play on a new system.New security features includes built-in firewallMicrosoft Security CenterFully customizeable
Weaknesses: As usual Microsoft Software always has bugs and you must rely on Microsoft to post updates until the next wave of attacks on this highly popular software. Doesn't even come with MS Word. Crashes.
Overall Evaluation: The future will bring rise to an old but secure OS called Linux. Until then all my games and other software will cater to the majority which is Microsoft software. Linux is gaining some momentum in other parts of the world such as China due to it's security flaws. HP has begun selling desktops with Linux on them. What next dual Operating System software? Windows XP crashes from time to time with few ill effects. I may have to buy Windows XP but I don't have to like it all. It's better than the other versions of Windows but I am skeptical on their new 64-bit software. Encourage your favorite software companies to write Linux programs as well. Competition is good for everyone. You would still have a Pentium 3 if it weren't for AMD putting pressure on Intel.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: dsweikum
Updated:07-05-05
Duration of ownership:3 Years
Strengths: A great operating system
Weaknesses: Some older types of hardware and software is not compatible
Overall Evaluation: Microsoft Windows XP Professional is a wonderful operating system to work with. I have been using it for several years and I am very pleased. It is well worth the price. I would highly recommend!
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: AlexanderAkulick
Updated:04-16-05
Duration of ownership:5 Months
Strengths: Has included SP2 updates for improved security and networking. Includes new driver support for updated hardware.
Weaknesses: SP2 still has issues that can interfere with some current software.
Overall Evaluation: Installs easily just as the original MS Windows XP Professional did without the need for extended updating from the MS Windows site. Really of no great advantage over previous versions except for the SP2 update, but remember the update is available free. The time saved for an Internet update download or Microsoft's free disk upgrade to SP2 is all that is saved. The firewall and added security included in SP2 is of benefit to those not using antivirus or firewall programs. Happily, It shuts down easily in favor of purchased programs for this, to prevent conflicts. The networking improvements are of great benefit to those using wireless cards as they allow for WEP and WPA security to eliminate the need for added applications, sometimes actually speeding up these connection rates using the Windows Configuration program for this. This is still the best OS for home or small business 32 bit PC applications. Even with the security breaches of the past, it remains above others and its current security is effective. Remember 64 bit Windows XP Professional is soon to be released in other than the free Beta for new 64 bit systems.
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Overall Rating
3 Star Review
Reviewed by: aelstein
Updated:03-29-05
Duration of ownership:10 Days
Strengths: Very stable, does not crash.
Weaknesses: Runs slower than Windows XP without the SP2 upgrade.
Overall Evaluation: The upgrade went fairly smoothly, for a Microsoft product. Midway through the installation, the OS could not find my internet connection, causing some anxiety, but I just continued the process. At the very end, having congratulated me on completing the installation, the entire system hung up and could not be rebooted. Ultimately, I unplugged the computer, then plugged it back in and restarted it. After checking my hard drive because I had not closed Windows properly, it rebooted with all of the upgrade and all of my old files intact. Having installed the upgrade, I am satisfied with its daily operation.
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Overall Rating
3 Star Review
Reviewed by: tsenga
Updated:03-05-05
Duration of ownership:7 Days
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Overall Evaluation: It was very easy to do a full/new install. Update installation option also available. To have SP2 included is nice. Make sure to have more than 128MB of memory, otherwise the OS will run pretty slow. So far it is pretty stable for me. But then again, I used to battle with Windows ME.
