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Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 comparison

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Release date August 06, 2004 October 22, 2009 January 30, 2007
The Bottom Line We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks. XP is a worthwhile upgrade from 95/98 or Windows 2000. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses. Windows Professional boasts serious corporate administration tools--it's a trustworthy upgrade from Windows 2000. Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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License TypeComplete package
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Product DescriptionMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 - Complete package
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - Complete package
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Complete package
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional - Complete package
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate - Complete package
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Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
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