Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2B for System Builders [OLD VERSION] @ richardeward.com

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2B for System Builders [OLD VERSION]
from Microsoft Software

Features:

• Packaging: OEM
• Software Type: Operating Systems
• CD-ROM

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• 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... more info

• 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... more info

• 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... more info

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