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Microsoft Windows XP Professional Academic Edition Upgrade with SP2

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Excellent product, quick shipping!

by Connie48036 , Jun. 24, 2008

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XP, what can I say. It ROCKS. I HATE Vista. I will HATE to change when I'm forced to. Love XP and will stick with it as long as I can.

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Pros: Great price, great shipping, great features

Cons: None

Recommended: No

cnet.com Professional Review.

Microsoft Windows XP - Professional

by Matt Lake

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Review Verdict: Windows Professional boasts serious corporate administration tools--it's a trustworthy upgrade from Windows 2000.

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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; Remote Assistance tool aids troubleshooting and control of remote PCs.

Cons: You can install XP on only one machine; piddling discounts for additional PC licenses; nags you to sign up for Passport Web account; heavy system requirements.

itp.net Professional Review.

Product Reviews: Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit RC2

by Jason Saundalkar

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For those uncertain whether or not to take the plunge, we suggest evaluating RC2 along side XP 32-bit (via dual booting), to make sure that all your hardware and software is working properly. Unfortunately, as older 6-bit code does not run properly at thi

Review Verdict: While it may leave older users out in the cold, this 64-bit consumer operating system will eventually bring quicker computing to the masses.

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Pros: Good compatibility with 32-bit applications and games, no performance penalties, quick networking

Cons: Lacks support for old network protocols, not compatible with older applications

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Review summary of Microsoft Windows XP - Professional Upgrade

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alaTest has collected and analysed 461 reviews of Microsoft Windows XP - Professional Upgrade from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 15002 other Operating Systems reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 76/100 = Good.

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Microsoft Windows XP - Professional

by Matt Lake

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Review Verdict: Windows Professional boasts serious corporate administration tools--it's a trustworthy upgrade from Windows 2000.

Read full review at cnet.com

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Cons: You can install XP on only one machine; piddling discounts for additional PC licenses; nags you to sign up for Passport Web account; heavy system requirements.

zdnetindia.com Professional Review.

Microsoft Windows XP - Professional

by Online Shopper

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After a buildup of Hollywood proportions, Microsoft released its final cut of Windows XP, promising that the "biggest release since Windows 95" would end the stability woes of Windows 95 and temper the unfriendly interface of Windows 2000. We found the fi

Review Verdict: Windows Professional boasts serious corporate administration tools--it's a trustworthy upgrade from Windows 2000.

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Cons: You can install XP on only one machine; piddling discounts for additional PC licenses; nags you to sign up for Passport Web account; heavy system requirements.