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Summary: The Best Home Edition Ever Released
Review: It is a great deal, BUT Microsoft should review their activation policy, since that I cannot install the same disk I bought on my laptop, so I have to go and buy another one for the SAME PRICE again!! This will surly decrease the market demand, it will give a "boom" to competitors in this condition, specially there are new regulations against Microsoft OS market policy. I suggest a small fee can be represented in activation for a whole new platform, something like that. Thank you.
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Summary: I wish I had not installed Norton Internet Security 2002
Review: I am an average computer user. I understand most of the jargon, and so I tried to install XP myself on my Gateway Profile. I really wish I had not listened to the talk. I upgraded norton Internet Security to 2002. I tried to install my Amazon supplied XP. I found incompatabilities everywhere. Now I have no Norton Virus Protection.. I found it did not like my Linsys ethernet Card, which connects me through RoadRunner by Time Warner to the internet. Whoever you call (and Microsoft is really not an option), they all want to'pass the buck'
The only way I have been able to get back to communication is by uninstalling XP. I still have no Norton Internet Security.I know this sounds like 'moaning', but frankly, it is not easy with my Gateway system and Time Warner to get any help. When things go wrong, you really need a friend and XP friends are in short supply.
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Summary: XP - Stable, Easy, Clean.
Review: I've been using XP for 2 weeks now, and have been very impressed with its performance. The ironic part is I wasn't originally planning to buy it. I pre-ordered XP some months ago, but cancelled my order about 2 weeks before I got it, after reading that XP wasn't worth the (money), due to its activation features, its forcing .NET upon consumers, and other reasons. About 2 weeks ago, I got a message telling me my product had been shipped, and I received it. As I was about to send an email to the online retalier demanding a refund, my computer (Windows ME) crashed. It was then that I cut into the box and installed XP. XP's installation, though it took a while, was easy. The product activiation feature went off without a hook, and I went about investigating XP's features. I enjoy the new look, I like the swiftness of the menu system, and most of all, I like the stability. Windows ME, as everyone knows, is one of the most unstable operating systems Microsoft ever put out, and getting the stability of the NT kernel was upgrade cost alone. I will, however, say this - if you are currently using Microsoft Win2k pro, don't buy this product. The new look and feel, though nice, isn't worth the cost of upgrade. For anyone else - Win95, Win98, WinME users, I would recommend that when you have some extra money tucked away somewhere, you get Windows XP. Just remember, you can only install it on one computer, so if you have more than one computer to upgrade, it's gonna cost you.
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Summary: Slow, slow, slow
Review: Avoid this upgrade like the plague. I have a PIII/1 GHz machine and upgrading to XP has drastically reduced my performance, particularly with intensive graphics. I'm going back to Windows ME, so that tells you how bad this product is.
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Summary: Compatability Problems
Review: Having been a diehard windows fan for some years I was surprised by all the compatability issues that poped up durring my installation of XP. An avid gamer who still luvs to play some of the older games bouncing around out there will want to stay away from xp till they get these problems solved.
The new GUI system is top notch and is much more stable then anything else so far released even at peak refresh rates there is no texure tearing in most games, and the load time, though not that much faster is noticiable so.
As for all the bells and whistles can say much about them as I toned down xp on install so as not to get as many conflicts and save hard staroge for other programs.
All in all if you game alot wait on this one if ya just want a faster home pc this would be the program for you.
My system specs:
Atholon 1800
1.5gig ddr
Geforce 3 ddr pro 64meg
Fast anyways I do have a noticable upgrade with XP as 98 couldn't keep up with my system and was slowing it down.
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Summary: Well worth the wait...
Review: I was not expecting any ground breaking technology or speed improvements when I upgraded from Windows ME. However, I must say, installation was a breeze and my system has not crashed once. Very reliable and definetly a night and day difference from (...) Windows ME (...). Microsoft, you finally produced an operating system that you can be proud of!
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Summary: why not to buy this product
Review: just statement, It screwd up the sound on my computer, it is incompatable with just about everything and you have to spend days trying to find all the updates so your computer runs like it used to.
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Summary: Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade
Review: I really like this Operating System and I am big fan of Microsoft going back to DOS 3.1 and using all of their subsequent updates. This is the best, but has one big caveat. It is a good idea to run the Windows preinstallation free software to make sure your hardware and software is compatible to Windows XP. I had to get new Anti-Virus Software and a lot of IBM's preloaded programs will not run on Windows XP i.e. PC Doctor, IBM Web Access and a few others. I would also add more RAM to run Windows XP; at least 256MB. RAM is very inexpensive and 256MB 133MHz NP SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Upgrade is on sale at IBM.COM.
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Summary: They're coming to get me...
Review: "If their database shows that you have already "activated" this software before, they will demand a reason why you want another activation code. If they think you are trying to install the software on more than one machine, they can deny you the activation code, thereby rendering the software useless. The aim of this is to make sure that you buy one separate copy of Windows XP for each machine you own. Be aware that, even after you have bought this software, Microsoft still has the ability to deny you the ability to use what you have paid for." I have reloaded XP from scratch several times in the last two weeks with no issues or added frustration from Microsoft. Registration and activation are easy and painless processes. What is not painless is the lack of drivers for almost all of my name brand hardware. Very few pieces of equipment I use are supported by XP. No hysteria, no "Big Brother", just poor planning and luke warm support. In the end it is a nice OS, not the apocalypse.
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Summary: Microsoft has done it again! A GREAT OS!
Review: Many people look down at Microsoft soley because of their little "monopolizing" problem. I agree in some ways but hey, when a company makes as good products as these, you cannot complain. Ever since Windows 95 came out, Windows 98, SE, and Windows ME were all just based on the orginal taking out some minor flaws. For this, Microsoft completely re-wrote the code and all. This OS is very innovative and very easy to use. Installation was a breeze. Only down side was Product Activation which is a pain. But once you get past that, your down a smooth road. Windows XP is fully customizable which is so cool. The interface is very good looking. The OS is very stable unlike ME or 98. I rarely get errors now. Ending Tasks and Switching is easier and less complex then ever before. Reason I gave it a 4? The price is very steep and because of Product Activation, you will have to buy a copy for each computer you own in your house (I have three but I cannot imagine how bad it is for some people). All in all, this OS is a good investment for many computer users.
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