bit-tech Shopping: Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Rating: 2

Time with product: 1

Strengths: shipped quickly

Weaknesses: The product did not pass Microsofts validation test.

Summary: This is not acceptable. i will not accept software that is not validated by the manufacturer. with this copy of Windows XP you cannot receive updates etc. this product should not be sold.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 5

Strengths: Very stable. Fast reboot.

Weaknesses: However, my reboot is not as fast as other reboots I have seen on other pc's. I think it may be my computer.

Summary: I use this product on my laptop and my desktop pc at home. I have found it to be very stable on both with less times rebooting. Also, I have notice that my overall pc performance is faster.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 30 Days

Strengths: Reasonably priced, fast shipping, a powerful and versatile tool.

Weaknesses: None that I can think of. Windows XP Professional is one outstanding operating system.

Summary: Windows XP Professional is a versatile tool to use in today's world or working with computers. It is straight forward and easy to use. It is built on NT technology, but incorporated back into the realm of a Windows Desktop environment. I have found Windows XP to be a much better product than I originally antipipated when XP was first released. I am very happy with XP, and do not see myself using any other OS for quite some time.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 6 Months

Strengths: Has incredibly large database of drivers

Weaknesses: Activation

Summary: Purchased my copy from www.salesintl.com received order quickly works perfectly. Have been running on my system now for about 6 months and i love it. Much better than windows ME. Best operating system ever!!

Rating: 6

Time with product: 4 Months

Strengths: The O.S. itself works quite well for small businesses that do not have any other office software. It does have a few additional programs built in that will aid in uploading personal web pages, as well.

Weaknesses: Too many added files that not all people would need, therefore I would recommend XP Home Edition Instead.

Summary: I would also like to try and help clarify some of the questions that some store front sellers are encountering in regards to the XP Pro CD that is primarily intended to be installed on a DELL sytem. I personally build computers part-time and I happen to have a full version of the above mentioned installation CD. I have had no problems in installing this O.S. onto a custom built pc that is definitely not a DELL. This CD states that it is a reinstallation CD. It also states that it is supposed to be only for reinstallation of the operating system on a DELL. It also states that it is not for reinstallation of programs or drivers. However, as I stated previously, I have this version installed on a non-DELL system, that I built myself. The only problem that I can recall was I had to insert the disc a second time so that I could enter the COA key. Since then I have added, at different times, the service pack 1 software and the service pack 2 software. If you do not have these on disc, you can download them for free, directly from Microsoft Corporation or you can go onto their website and order a free copy, on CD to be sent to you at no charge. As far as I am aware, Microsoft will only send out the SP2 disc at this time and I believe that you have to be a US resident to get if for free but do not quote me on that statement.