Windows XP Professional

Pros: Great security updates and this will correct your crashing computer.

Cons: Microsoft Defender Antispyware not included. Some system exploits not corrected.

The Bottom Line: is that previous editions without the service pack are dangerous to use, and can lead to identity theft and a broken computer.

Review: If you are updating from Windows 98 or purchasing a new computer these first paragraphs will contain vital information. Those already familiar with XP but unable to download updates may consider scrolling down to the "Improvements in this Version" ...

Pros: Resource-efficient, stable, highly-compatible, robust, mature, polished

Cons: Doesn't perform well on REALLY old hardware. Is not the cheapest OS out there.

The Bottom Line: If you need a desktop OS, just get it! There really isn't anything out there that is more universal. MacOS is good, but not quite an equal to XP.

Review: I have been using Microsoft Operating systems since "DOS 5.0" a few years ago. Definitely, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 is the most refined desktop operating system Microsoft has ever come up with (including the newly released and quite disappointing ...

Pros: User friendly, compatible, not hardware intensive, simple, long life, stable, supported

Cons: Not so "shiny", not as secure as Vista

The Bottom Line: Quite simply the best Windows software out there. Supported longer than Vista and the pros greatly outweigh the cons when it comes to XPP.

Review: Windows XP Professional is quite simple the best Windows software that you will be able to find. Despite being older than Windows Vista, it is much better, much more stable, and much more compatible. You will run into next to no compatibility issues, and ...

Pros: The feel and look of the product is so easy to work with.

Cons: Connecting and LAN wise is very hard to work with and also networking.

The Bottom Line: Its awesome and fun and easy to use. A

Review: Windows Xp is the most widely use operating system (even tho vistas out). Vista is easier to work with but more people use and know Windows Xp more. Every single game for the computer works with Xp. For online gaming XP is probably the best to have. For ...

Pros: Solidly dependable. The most user-friendly and the most generally compatible OS available.

Cons: It's not free like Linux. Your purchase will make Bill Gates even richer.

Review: This is the one to buy. Vista is a big disappointment so far. XP Pro is IMHO the best Microsoft OS to date, and this one comes with Service Pack two for your convenience. I have been building computers for 12 years. I am experienced with various OS ...

Pros: Can select applications and designate specific users if more than one user is using computer.

Cons: None

Review: I have used XP and vista and if you ask me which ones better i would say XP is way better. It runs with minimal startup memory and performs really well. I havent had any computer crashes while using XP. The other cool thing about using XP is it ...

Pros: Simple to use
Fast response times
Fast boot up
Supports most multimedia device

Cons:  the system does start to degrade if not treated well

Review: What can i say? I love windows XP.I have windows XP Pro installed under NTFS. It just has to be the best operating system from Microsoft yet. I cannot beleive how stable the system is. It just wont crash! And even on the rare occasion it does, only ...

Pros: JUST IS GRATE

Cons: BAD CUSTERMER ASSTANS

Review: VERRY EASY TO USE NICE PROGRAME GRATE EXTREAS LIKE PINBALL GAMES AND MEDIA PLAER NICE FORMATE EAZY TO DOWNLOAD OFF OF ...

Pros: Digital Media, GUI, NTFS, NT Kernel

Cons: Windows Genuine Advantage

The Bottom Line: To Upgraders : Don't. Do A Fresh Install. To Users: Stick with XP until Vista is better.

Review: Windows XP is Microsoft's most successful operating system ever released. Although the OS was released in 2001, it is still being updated and even sold today, making it Microsoft's longest OS on store shelves since the DOS days. Windows XP brings digital ...

Pros: Stable, efficient, lower hardware requirements than Vista

Cons: Discontinued, lack of current driver support by manufacturers

The Bottom Line: If you're just going to be surfing the internet, sending emails, and the like use Windows XP.

Review: Sadly sales have been discontinued as a side effect of the release of Windows Vista (mainly to boost sales of Windows Vista, of course), but Windows XP (both Pro and Home) had an excellent run. Great in both the performance and reliability ...