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Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2

on 08/11/2004

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 24 reviews
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Quick specs
License qty: 1 user
License type: Complete package
Min hard drive space: 1.5 GB
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Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2

Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.

Part Number: N09-00984

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Reviewed on: 08/11/2004
Updated on: 08/20/2004
Released on: 08/06/2004

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"Disaster for the Average User"

by bls745 on May 9, 2005
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"Windows XP SP2 Gets a bad rap for no reasons"

by RockMTL on April 26, 2005
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"Terrible program....a disgrace to operating systems"

by microchip470 on June 21, 2005
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"Not as Bad As Poeple Think"

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Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2: $89.99 - $179.00

store	price	in stock?	rating
	$89.99	Yes
	$104.94	Yes
WebCommunitySoftware.com	$161.95	No
	$179.00	Yes
Robobargains	$153.10	No

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Price range: $89.99 - $179.00

	Royal Discount	$89.99
	VioSoftware Inc.	$104.94
	WebCommunitySoftware.com	$161.95
	Softwaremedia.com	$179.00
	Robobargains	$153.10

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