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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition

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Pros: Streamlined interface ; better performance on many systems ; easier and more capable networking ; integrated CD-R/RW playback and burn features ;
Cons: You can install XP on only one machine ; piddling discounts for additional PC licenses ; nags you to sign up for Passport Web account ; multiple-user login screens are often redundant ; heavy system requirements ;
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Microsoft Windows XP SP2

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Review Verdict: We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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Pros: New firewall ; pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer ; new Security Center makes managing security apps easier ;
Cons: Created conflicts with our notebook's wireless connection ; some security enhancements won't work with current Intel hardware ; firewall lacks important features ; download too large for dial-up users, and CDs will take weeks to arrive once they're availa
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Review - Security And Utilities Software

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We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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Pros: New firewall, Pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer, New Security Center makes managing security apps easier
Cons: - Created conflicts with our notebook's wireless connection, - Some security enhancements won't work with current Intel hardware, - Firewall lacks important features, - Download too large for dial-up users and CDs will take weeks to arrive once they're av
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Microsoft Windows XP SP2

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We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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tweaktown.com Professional Review.

GUIDES: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 - Installation and Tweaking Guide (12th August 2004)

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No matter what you've heard about Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, it's always a good idea to get a first-hand look. That's what Gavin Ballard did, and in this article, he runs us through the new features, the install process, and a few tweaks to help

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itreviews.co.uk Professional Review.

Microsoft - Windows XP Home

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So, it's here at last. Microsoft's much-hyped new version of Windows is available to new and existing PC owners and claims all kinds of improvements over its antecedents. Windows XP isn't the latest in the Windows ...

Review Verdict: Even if you're a Microsoft sceptic, Windows XP is impressive. It appears to be more stable than before and adds welcome support for a number of extras, like digital cameras and video. A touch expensive, though, and the upgrade option could lead you down a

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webuser.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Windows XP Home Edition

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We like Windows XP. It is less likely to crash and the interface is friendly and fresh, but reassuringly familiar. Don't even think about it if you don't have the specifications to handle it, but don't buy a new PC without it. And if you're tempted to cha

Review Verdict: We like Windows XP.

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.75 star(s) Review summary of Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition Upgrade

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3068 reviews of Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition Upgrade from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 62/100. Comparing these reviews to 20336 other Operating Systems reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 75/100 = Good.

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zdnetasia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition

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Streamlined interface; better performance on many systems; easier and more capable networking; integrated CD-R/RW playback and burn features.

Review Verdict: XP is a worthwhile upgrade from 95/98 or Windows 2000. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses.

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Pros: Streamlined interface ; better performance on many systems ; easier and more capable networking ; integrated CD-R/RW playback and burn features ;
Cons: You can install XP on only one machine ; piddling discounts for additional PC licenses ; nags you to sign up for Passport Web account ; multiple-user login screens are often redundant ; heavy system requirements ;
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Microsoft Windows XP SP2

Comments:
New firewall; pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer; new Security Center makes managing security apps easier.

Review Verdict: We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

Read full review at zdnetasia.com

QuickTake:

Pros: New firewall ; pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer ; new Security Center makes managing security apps easier ;
Cons: Created conflicts with our notebook's wireless connection ; some security enhancements won't work with current Intel hardware ; firewall lacks important features ; download too large for dial-up users, and CDs will take weeks to arrive once they're availa
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