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: Solid, high compatibility

Cons: Price of OEM Version

The Bottom Line: Worth using but try to find it included with system.

Review: The Good With the release of Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 the operating system runs stable and with a decent laptop. I have used this operating system on my Sony Vaio Gr300p and it works great. There is rarely any problems. My ...

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: 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 ...

Pros: Good and great security

Cons: lacks a virus scanner

Review: Ok this is probably the best OS that Microsoft made. The security is very good (even though no Windows Defender is provided) you can download Windows Defender free from Microsoft.com. Even though the security is good it does not fully prevent the ...

Pros: Good Graphics, nice search function, easy to use in general, and a useful help system.

Cons: Distortions after prolonged use or massive resources usage.

Review: First thing I've noticed is that the program compatibility wizard doesn't seem to work quite right. (I have a few games that are not compatible with WindowsXP and thought I would use the program compatibility wizard to make them work.) A few of the games ...