Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Nov 23 '01
Pros: Great user interface and digital media features
Cons: Passport and privacy concerns
Summary: Bill Gates wants us to believe that what's good for his multiplication of OS (operating systems) on the market will be ultimately good for the whole economy. Well, for most of us who have been great Windows users both at home and at work, we know some ... read more
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Dec 24 '04
Pros: Most game makers make games that operate under MS.
Cons: Expencive, harware-memory hog, if I bought a car like this, I'd take it back.
Summary: First off, I USED to be a supporter of MS Windows, then I realized that I was paying some extra money when I bought a computer (I would have liked to have simply used the Windows installed on my old machine on my new machine since I tossed my old ... read more
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Dec 05 '04
Pros: Looks better than old Windows...
Cons: Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Re-Installations, Oh my!
Summary: Okay, here's the deal. I've been using computers since I was in kindergarten in 1992. We were introduced to the computer world via the Macintosh Classic. One evening, my dad and I attended a seminar at the school about computers. From then on, my ... read more
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Oct 14 '04
Pros: User Friendly, Stability, and full integration.
Cons: Memory leaks, security issues, and lack of creativity.
Summary: For years I have been trying to find the BETTER OS. I have tried everything from Linux ( 20 different versions ), BEOS, Lindows, FreeBSD, Etc... I never found what I was looking for. An operating system that was not only stable but functional. Linux us ... read more
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Aug 29 '04
Pros: Better gaming performance than Windows 2000, Better Stability Than Windows 98/ME
Cons: Service Pack 2's Security Center Is Annoying, Annoying Interface, Security Issues
Summary: Introduction Microsoft's Windows Operating System has been the dominant operating system on PCs for years. This is in part due to the fact that it's what people are used to using and that you can throw any piece of hardware and almost any piece ... read more
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Aug 11 '04
Pros: It is the best operating system as well as the most common.
Cons: If you buy from a store such as best buy, etc., it's really expensive.
Summary: I think it is apparent that Microsoft Windows XP Professional is the best of it's kind. It comes with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point which are the programs I use the most. It is designed to allow multiple applications run simultaneously, ... read more
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Aug 01 '04
Pros: True 32 bit, multi-tasking, multi-thread, OS for the business market. Rich vibrant interface; robust networking.
Cons: Massive use of hard drive real estate.
Summary: Cautiously The Bard approached the new Operating System (OS), but approach it he did, for inside it soft smooth multi-colored exterior were promises of untold wonders and delights to be had by those brave enough to wade into untried waters. ... read more
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Jul 22 '04
Pros: Ease of Use, User-friendly, faster boot-up
Cons: A little costly
Summary: Windows XP is Jam Packed with Awesome tools and features for every user! windows features • Windows XP is compatible with most digital cameras, and digital video cameras for uploading pictures and movies. ” With Windows messenger, ... read more
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Jul 02 '04
Pros: Stable, easy to use, fast
Cons: Security holes, not quite as stable as Windows 2000 Pro
Summary: I will admit that I am a long-time user of Microsoft operating systems. From MS-DOS version 1.0 to the highly-touted version 5.0 which had such innovations as "undelete" and the ability to scroll through previously-typed commands, and throughout the ... read more
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Apr 28 '04
Pros: Very user friendly, wide hardware support, attractive interface
Cons: Can be confusing for some users due to the new interface, registration issue
Summary: About one year ago I finally got my hands on Windows XP Professional, and I have only now got around to reviewing it. I had previously seen the beta versions of it and I did not know what to expect, as they were rather dodgy and seemed to crash quite a ... read more
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Apr 04 '04
Pros: Sexy appeal, Big on features & functions, Very user friendly
Cons: Continuous arisal of new bugs & problems, Cost factor
Summary: ***MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. [4/5]*** Well! i got this OS with my PC as it was included in the cost of the PC i just bought. This is one sexy OS to handle, its a honey dew smooth glide through its features. I earlier worked with the XP Home Edition ... read more
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Feb 08 '04
Pros: A more secure and efficient NTFS file system. Faster boot-up times and enhanced stability.
Cons: The price is always something to complain about.
Summary: The blue box had me say, "This is the Operating System for me!", from the git go. Of course, it being Microsoft's Operating system for professionals, also played a major part in my decision. I purchased this product ... read more
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Jan 22 '04
Pros: With the right memory it's FAST.
Cons: Installation can be a bear, but stick with it!
Summary: Ok, that was a bit over the top even for me... Every single operating system has its ups and downs but the UPS far outweigh the downs in this one. Installation; Not easy with a full version, but after 15 years of computer experience and being ... read more
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Nov 16 '03
Pros: Stability, easy to use, System Restore, Recovery Console and great multimedia features.
Cons: Heavy demands on resources, RAM hog, numerous security flaws needing regular updates.
Summary: Windows XP Professional will install without a hitch on suitable hardware. If you need to logon to a Domain Server like in a corporate environment then you'll need Windows XP Professional as the Home Edition cannot do this. I've found that the best way t ... read more
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Oct 13 '03
Pros: it's pretty, it makes cool noises, system restore (you'll need it)
Cons: Slow, hard to setup networks, incompatable with a lot of older software.
Summary: Microsoft Windows XP, "Pro" I have to hand it to Microsoft, they really tried to make this OS a bunch like Mac OS10. Unfortunately, they forgot a lot of cool stuff! Every new incarnation of Windows seems to look more like Mac OS than the previ ... read more
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Oct 09 '03
Pros: Fast, Reliable, Easy to use, amazing features.
Cons: Uses a lot of RAM on start-up.
Summary: The first thing that used to pop in my head when I thought about windows was "CRASH"!!! I have my share of horror stories running back from Windows 95, all the way through to the horrible Windows ME. When XP was first released, I was first in line to ... read more
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