Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition [Old Version]
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Software Reviews of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition [Old Version]
Customer Review: Not for every user - Difficult Install
Summary: 1 Stars
Personally, I found that this was a trying experience from the beginning. First off, few stores even carry XP software, so that even locating the package is difficult. Thankfully there are on-line opportunities like Amazon to fulfill the dream.Physically installing this product was an even greater difficulty. I could not find this in a 3.5" format and had to upgrade my PC in order to be able to run the CD. After re-booting, I found that the CD was not mounted and that the software could not be recognized. I spent numerous hours on the phone with MicroSoft Tech support, only to determine that the system requirements were not fully explained in the promotional literature. This upgrade requires an extremely fast processor, at least 512 Mb memory, minimum 40 Gb hard drive. In fact, the system architecture and operating system are completely different! Who knew? I can tell you it is not recommended for the typical Apple II or Mac Plus customer.
This is probably much better suited to the owner of a new Power Mac machine with the latest in video & IO features.
Customer Review: If you have ME, dump it and buy XP
Summary: 4 Stars
Several years ago, I made the horrible mistake of upgrading my home computer from Windows 98 to Windows ME. From that point on it was nothing but trouble. I thank God that my home office is in a windowless basement room or I would have thrown my computer out of the window. Finally, after numerous crashes I came to the realization that something had to be done. Going back to Windows 98 was not an option (I had misplaced my disc long ago) so I upgraded to Windows XP. Aside from the sticker shock, I am pretty happy with it. No longer does my computer freeze up every thirty minutes or so. Although I am sure that it has new and improved features, I am not a new and improved kind of guy- Email, some web surfing and word processing pretty well describes my computer use. For this, Windows 98 was just fine. But, time marches on. If you have Windows 98 and are doing fine, there probably no compelling reason to upgrade (I still use Windows 98 on my church computer), but if you are into video, advance graphics or the like, an upgrade would be in order.
There are two features that I appreciate. You can set up user accounts that keep people from changing your settings or reading your private correspondence. And, you are given the option to change the look of the screen to the older Windows look- I guess you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. If you have Windows ME, to not hesitate, dump the junk and buy XP, you will never regret the change.
Customer Review: Poor Referral
Summary: 1 Stars
I was extremely disappointed with your suggested dealer "TEKDEAL INC". I ordered a Microsoft XP-Retail edition and received XP-OEM. The OEM version does not work and TEKDEAL with not honor a refund policy. I received poor customer service and received a worthless software. VERY DISAPPOINTED!! I do not recommend Amazon referring customers to TEKDEAL because you will get a RAW-DEAL.Customer Review: XP is PU
Summary: 1 Stars
My experience with XP has just been a disaster. It has horrible security issues, terrrible backwards compatibility, is hit and miss with non-Microsoft software (especially pre-XP software) and is unstable. It is such a junky operating system, I'm junking it and going back to Windows 2000.Everyone who buys XP and has a fast internet connection should realize from the get go how bad the security issues are. If you must have XP or if its pre-loaded onto the computer you bought and you have broadband, make sure you spring for a good internet security system (e.g. McAfee or Norton) and be prepared to deal with adware, spyware etc. etc. If you have a lot of pre-XP software, be prepared to say goodbye to a lot of it. Some of it will work, but a lot of it will not. One other piece of advice--do not set up separate user accounts. We did and XP crashed a LOT. We went back to a single account and its become more stable (though far from perfect).
All in all, this is Redmond's worst OS since Windows 98. One of my grad students has me about talked into jumping to Linux. I can't see how that alternative could be any worse, and it's sure a lot cheaper! Haven't gone quite that far ... yet. But it's back to 2000 for me, and I'm vowing never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever to buy into Microsoft's claims about its "new and improved" products. If XP is the flagship product, this company has some serious quality control issues.
Customer Review: You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a PIG!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I too, survived that inexcusable fiasco known as Windoze ME (Millenium Edition). About 2 and a half years ago, despite my having invested almost a grand and a half on a top of the line PC system with ME as my O.S., I got daily system freezes, crashes, and error messages with Millenium Edition. Clearly, ME was a defective product, and Gates should issue a consumer recall and reimburse those who purchased Win ME. Perhaps there should be a class action lawsuit as well. Of course, civil e-mails and customer service calls to Microsoft were NEVER returned. Not once. Is this the 'respect' that Gates has for his customers?! Out of sheer desperation, and a need to be productive and to preserve my sanity and health, I was told by an 'IT guru' that a clean install of Windows XP Home Edition would solve my problems, so I fell for it. Two hundred bucks later, I have tons of 2 to 4 year old Windows software and games that simply don't work on XP, or cause system errors and crashes! I am now back at square one, and faced with the prospect of having to throw out over $3,000 in Windows 98/ME software that doesn't work well with XP!!! Where is the BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY that Windows is supposed to truly have?!?! I'm not running a 15 year old DOS program on here for chrissakes. All I can say, is after experiencing the various incarnations of Windows, and concomitant headaches this lousy O.S. is responsible for, my next computer is going to be a Macintosh. Gates has lost my respect and Windows business.