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Microsoft Windows XP Professional w/SP2c - license and media (discontinued)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional w/SP2c - license and media

Entered CNET Catalog: 09/06/2007

SKU: E85-05040

Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.

Manufacturer description

Microsoft Windows XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. Windows XP Professional goes beyond the benefits of Windows XP Home Edition with advanced capabilities designed specifically to optimize productivity using the latest advancements in the digital world. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional provides improved reliability, security, performance and ease of use, setting the new standard in efficient and dependable computing.

User opinions

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User Rating: 9/10

OEM is great, but getting replacement disk can be complicated

Pros: Great price!

Cons: Complex replacement process

Review: Most vendors won't even replace anything if the disk is damaged - so check their policies before you buy. But even if they say they will, they're likely to send you to Microsoft. Be prepared for them to refer you back to your vendor. When they do, ask for their OEM replacement line. The number I got after talking and talking for 15 minutes was 866 230 7676. There is a charge, you'll have to prove you have a valid certificate of authenticity, and you'll have to fill out a form, but it beats having to buy a whole new license. Really Microsoft should decide if it's providing software or not. Having to do so much research to force a company to provide a replacement disk for their own product is pretty annoying, even for a bulldogger like me.
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The number is 866-230-0560. And those guys are quick and helpful. :)
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The phone number is 866-230-0560. And the guys there are fast and helpful.

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Microsoft Windows XP Professional w/SP2c - license and media specifications

  • General
  • Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2c
  • Language(s) English
  • License pricing OEM
  • Localization English
  • Operating System
  • License Type License and media
  • License Qty 1 PC
  • License Pricing OEM
  • Media CD-ROM
  • System Requirements
  • Min Processor Type Intel Pentium - 233.0 MHz
  • Min RAM Size 64.0 MB
  • Min Hard Drive Space 1.5 GB
  • Peripheral / Interface Devices Mouse or compatible device , CD-ROM , Keyboard , SVGA monitor
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