Binding: CD-ROM Brand: Microsoft Color: 1-user EAN: 0882224384100 Format: CD-ROM Label: Microsoft Software Manufacturer: Microsoft Software Model: N09-02142 Platform: Windows XP Publisher: Microsoft Software Sales Rank: 101 Special Features: nv:Software Type^Operating Systems Studio: Microsoft Software
Product DescriptionWindows® XP Home Edition gives you the freedom to experience more than you ever thought possible with your computer and the Internet.
What Others Say
Yes, it's Windows XP
A lot of people have said "I don't know what's the difference between this and the full (retail) version." Allow me:
1- This is about half the $$.
2- If you get the full (more expensive version) and the PC (or its motherboard) dies, or you just want to replace (upgrade) it, you can move the (expensive) copy of XP to the new machine. You are NOT allowed to do that with this cheaper copy. It is "tied" to one PC (or one motherboard, depending).
3- This is XP Home. Compared to XP Pro, Home doesn't have the Encryption File System, Group Policies, Remote Desktop (server), Dynamic Disk support, Disk Manager, IIS (bad web server), Active Directory, Domain Login, Roaming Profiles, and only supports simplified ... Read More
Not what I'd want
Typically, I would prefer to stay with one of the more common and tested versions of the product than take my chances here.
Good deal!
I bought this because I wanted to run some Windows only software on my iMac without spending the full amount for Windows XP Professional or Vista and I don't see what's worse about this "OLD VERSION" because it still has Service Pack 2. So far, this version seems able to do what I need it to do.
Attention Mac users, if you buy and install a copy of Windows, be sure to also install the drivers on the Mac OS X install disc. Without them, you'll have trouble with Wi-Fi and Windows Movie Maker, among other things. Also keep in mind that while you can have a Windows partition larger than 32GB by NFTS partions, you'll need to use FAT32 if you want to write to the windows partition from the Mac partition. I have FAT32 so I can transfer photos and ... Read More
Perfect for your Eee PC!
I bought the ASUS Eee PC 901 8.9-Inch Netbook (1 GB RAM, 20 GB Solid State Drive, Linux and dealing with Linux on this machine is a nightmare. So, I broke down and decided to XP it. Far better than the mess that was on there.
If you have the Linux version, the only plus is that you have more drive space. Wipe it out, and this is the XP disc you need. It is in fact the full version, and there is nothing different about it except it comes in a sleeve.
Do not throw out the plastic wrap! The sticker for registration is stupidly on the wrap.
The Asus instructions are basic, and their support is useless, but you should be able to follow the directions to installation on your own. But use the forums if ... Read More
Worked on my Mac
With no problem, I started using this along with my VM Fusion software on my mac. No problem at all, now I can use windows when I need it.
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