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Summary: A big relief from my previous operating system!
Review: My computer came with Windows ME. Apparently, it did not handle the memory well. After using a program or two, or surfing the Internet for a short time, it would progressively slow down and eventually stall completely, giving the notice, "The System is Dangerously Low on Resources". With RAM of 265 megs, this didn't please me very well. I decided to try the upgrade to XP Home Edition. On installing, the XP recognized all of my hardware without further help on my part. It also kept all my software and works fine with it. I had to update a program for the DVD drive, which was easy. Nothing else was necessary; just let the XP Upgrade install itself. My computer now operates reliably for as long as I want to use it. There are no more slow downs and so far no freeze ups at all. It operates in a more positive way. It's a bit faster for web page downloads and picture downloads with a dial up Internet connection. After using Windows 95, 98, ME, and this XP, I would definitely say that XP is by far the best of the four systems. It also has a prettier look and I really like the newer Start Menu design. It operates intuitively if one is used to using Windows.
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Summary: This Rules!!!
Review: I finally got this for birthday. I got a no-hassel 30 min. setup. Then, you get into networking. Run the wizard and you are set up (Just run the wizard on the other computers).
Then, Remote Desktop. I install remote desktop client on my mom's Laptop with Windows ME. I could access My computer from the kitchen, or from the living room. (She has a wirless network adapter.) Also it took me months to setup the wirless network on my mom's computer. I set it up on my computer and it setup by itself. In seconts, I could access the WWW.
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Summary: it's great
Review: the best version of windows yet...i love it..can't wait for thier next version...it will probly cost 400$ hahah
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Summary: Best OS I have ever used!
Review: I am a longtime user of PC's all the way back to DOS 3.0 ( I'm old!). This is by far the most stable, complete and easy to use version of Windows yet. It is designed for modern PC's with fast processors and a lot of RAM, but if you have the system resources this is the OS to use. Graphics are the sharpest and tasks such as CD burning, pictures and internet access is built in. This OS also has the largest driver database imaginable, almost all devices load and function automaticly. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Summary: too difficult
Review: i actually returned this for a refund, i will stick with windows 98 se, much easier to use.
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Summary: I Wish I Knew Now What I Didn't Know Then
Review: I upgraded to Win XP Pro from Win ME. Yes, XP is more stable and usable. But, and this is a big one, be prepared to carefully look at your existing programs. Norton Antivirus 2001 will not work with XP and the 2003 Upgrade has problems; I spent 3 days making it work. Office 2000 has several problems and the best I can get from the admittedly flustered folks in Redmon is "we don't have a fix for that." So, my...upgrade has now cost me the price of Norton and, probably, the price of Office XP.
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Summary: Certainly an improvement over Windows 95/98/ME
Review: XP is Microsoft's long awaited merger of their consumer product line (Windows 95/98/ME) and their business line (Windows NT/2000). It is actually more of a replacement of the old consumer product with technology based on NT. It is definitely more stable, but I did run into problems: 1) Upgrading my system from Windows 98 did not work. Generally, upgrading OS's never really works correctly (I've had lousy experiences upgrading my workstation at the office to various versions of Sun's Solaris OS, so this is not specific to Microsoft alone). My recommendation would be to back up everything that you need and do a complete fresh install, then restore your backed up data and reinstall your apps. You'll probably need to do this anyway. (Upgrading from Windows 2000 may be more successful, I haven't tried it). 2) It's more stable, but I still occasionally get freezes. Another improvement is that Windows XP comes with a built-in firewall. I was using ZoneAlarm with Windows 98 which has more functionality, but if it means I have one less piece of software to install and it does the job, then I'll take advantage of it.
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Summary: Better wait until all the problems are solved !
Review: I have bought a new notebook that came with XP Pro. When I decide to stop it, it restarts and I've to stop it again, when it not starts after I've closed the notebook and keeps consuming the battery at best. The technical suport for the notebook says I've to reinstall the XP, with the recovery disks. But I could not transfer my stuff to a desktop pc running Window98 because XP Pro keeps saying I dont have permission to access the desktop that doesn't have any password.
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Summary: My Computer is better than when I 1st baught it!
Review: I just recently installed the XP update. I went from Me to XP. My computer is performing better than when I first purchased it. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I'm still having trouble with my printer. My printer was not ready for XP when I baught it. I downloaded the new driver from Canon, but I'm still have a slight problem, but I'll fix it. Other than that, I love XP. My wife who claims to be a "Liberal" dose not like the fact that I changed our Windows. She acts more conservative.
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Summary: Don't waste your time or risk your money...
Review: I purchased a computer with Windows XP already installed. I thought the user interface was childish and a step backward. XP also didn't even have the proper driver for my monitor. Go figure. In addition, the product activation besides being an intrusion, puts the consumer in a position of always being on the defensive should they have to do a reinstall and obtain a new activation key. On and on I could go. Do yourself a favor and consider Linux. It's not just for geeks anymore. In fact, you'll find that you can do all that you currently do on Windows without: * The Blue screen of death (BSOD)
* Product activation
* License restrictions (put Linux on a many machines as you want)
* Costly software fees Might this interest you? Cheers...
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