Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version for PC (E85-00087)

Pros: Very stable, lots of options and flexibility, Product Activation not so onerous.
Cons: Not compatible with some older programs and hardware.

I resisted Windows XP for a long time. First off, I don't like the idea that there's a separate Home version that's a "light" version of the Professional Edition. I think this is just a little confusing. Second the cost. To upgrade an older ...

Pros: The best Windows operating system
Cons: Not very stable, expensive

I have used all the Windows Operating Systems and I like XP Pro the best. I could not tell you side by side why exactly it is better, I just know I prefer Windows XP because of a few personal experiences. For example, the clock sets itself. Things like ...

Pros: Great look, feel, speed...once it got up and running.
Cons: USB Drivers not always come over from Windows 2000.

****************************** ***************************** UPDATE: APRIL 06, 2004: I HAVE BEEN USING WINDOWS XP NOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS, AND WANTED TO UPDATE THE REVIEW BASED ON "ACTUAL" USER PERFORMANCE. ALTHOUGH I HAD STATED THE UPGRADING ...

Pros: Stable
Cons: Price

I have had a lot of success with Windows XP Professional. Unlike other Microsoft Operating Systems, XP is much more stable, and easier to use. With XP, I have been able to use my PC for much longer periods of time without having to restart, if I even have to restart at all during a session. It is a very good value.

Pros: PC runs faster, less reboots!
Cons: Still not liking the new desktop interface, but I'll get over it

I am a Tech Support person for PC's, Servers, etc. I have used pretty much everything on the market. I decided to install XP PRO on my home PC.

My PC is an AMD 800 Mhz, with 396 RAM and 20 GB Hard drive.

After the install, i did need to reinstall my CD Burner software and my Anti Virus. Other than that, everything else worked fine. You cannot expect the Operating System to catch every little nuance that your PC may have. So expect some time spent getting new drivers or reinstalling

The applications on my PC are now running so much faster. I never need to reboot my PC!!!

The professional version is much more versitile than the home version. We find the capibilities of this system meet the demands that we have.