Microsoft Windows XP Professional (E85-00086) For PC

Pros: Extremely stable, compatible with most current hardware, highly secure.
Cons: Activation, some software compatibility issues, requires more current hardware

Overview
Since writing my first review on Windows XP, "Microsoft Windows XP: Finally a 'Rock Solid' Operating System from Microsoft" (located in "How to choose a Windows variant")I have had a lot of fun wreaking havoc on this operating system...

Pros: Great user interface and digital media features
Cons: Passport and privacy concerns

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...

Pros: Nice Graphic interface, good hardware/software detection.
Cons: Still incompatible with lots of software

XP professional is the latest OS from Microsoft. Well, XP home is the one for home use.

I got the XP professional one and tested it out. I found it much better or user friendly than windows 2000 and/or better than windows Me.

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Pros: Fast, fun and stable
Cons: Activation, Software Compatibility, and lack of drivers many devices, HD and memory HOG

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If you were wondering what it stood for, that's it. XP is for eXPerience. This is the next generation of Windows that is supposed to surpass all other operating systems.
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Pros: Streamlined interface,better performance on many systems,easier and more capable networking.
Cons: Only install XP on one computer.Nags you to sign up for Passport Web.Heavy system requirements.

Well, if you are reading this then I guess you are trying to decide whether or not to buy Win XP Professional. Either that or you're just really bored. Either how, this is based on Professional, however if you are curious about the Home...

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.

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. ...

Pros: Some handy new features, Better security than 9x/ME, Lots of drivers
Cons: Has a molasses effect on your PC, Interface is annoying, Way too expensive

I wrote this review in May of 2002 after using Windows XP for about a month and thought I had published it on Epinions. It turns out I submitted it incorrectly, so here it is one year later! I've updated it with some recent thoughts and experiences. I...

Pros: Reliable; Impressive interface; easy to use; endless support/compatibility; crash-proof
Cons: Some compatibility issues; Not easy to upgrade from older versions

Windows XP Professional

Introduction>>>
Windows has been reliant on the old 9x standard to make it the dominating OS on the market, the complex yet easy to use interface most people are accustomed to of the Windows series...

Pros: Good for industry clients and home users. Recovery, stability, plug and play
Cons: Scroll lock bug, confusion with using offline folders with VPN

I am a DBA but also support users on Windows XP Professional. Our company decided to skip right past Windows 2000 and go from Windows 98 to Windows XP and that was a smart move. Many will argue that Windows 2000 is just as good or better...I am not here...

Pros: Uh, it looks like it's working.
Cons: But it's a lie. A dirty, evil lie.

When I bought my last system 2 years ago I decided I was going to buy everything top of the line, latest processor, latest graphics card, latest sound card, and to top it all off, the latest operating system.

End results, my computer wound...

Pros: Stable as a rock, very nice interface, built-in features
Cons: Activation process, expensive, needs good hardware

When I first mentioned Windows XP to a co-worker, his first comment was that it had become "The Fisher-Price of operating systems". Initially, this struck me as a rather negative comment (and that’s most certainly how it was intended to be), but the...

Pros: Consumer OS based on NT
Cons: Consumer OS shows up on Professional Edition

Who haven't heard of Windows XP? The Home Edition is bundled with all OEM PCs from Compaq to Dell to HP, while people who are a little more serious with their OS purchase the Professional Edition.

When Microsoft wanted to create a unified...

Pros: Greatest Windows Operating System Yet!
Cons: Product Activation!!!

I have been anticipating Windows XP for quite some time. With the promises of better security, more reliability, and less system crashes, I could not wait to get Microsoft’s latest operating system. Windows XP Professional is mostly for advanced users. I...

Pros: Nice new clean UI, Easy networking for lamers, Stability with great app support
Cons: You can suck muh nuhts if you don't agree with me.

This is for the Lamers, if you're not a loser then you can skim through this part

So lets say that you are one of those anti-Microsoft folks out there who are too lazy to learn how to write the 20 pages of C++ to make sound drivers to...

Pros: ease of use, stabilty,security
Cons: Takes a lot of resources, at lest 128 meg ram

Why I think I know the best way of installing Windows XP

I have Beta Tested for Microsoft since December of 1997, starting with Windows 98 Beta 3. I have also tested 98SE/Me and now Windows XP. I have had to install these operating systems...