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Windows XP Professional Upgrade with Service Pack 2

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Platform:   Windows XP Home Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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System Requirements

  • Platform:   Windows XP Home Edition
  • Media: CD-ROM
  • Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features

  • Advanced laptop support so you get as much work done on the road as you would in the office
  • Secure - keeps you data secure and maintains your privacy
  • Ultimate communications and collaboration tool
  • Help and Support
  • Reliable foundation you can count on to keep your computer up and running when you need it most
  • More intelligent user interface makes it easy to work
  • Highly responsive so you can work on multiple tasks at once without sacrificing performance or reliability

Product details

  • Item Weight: 259 g
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  • ASIN: B00061H57O
  • Release Date: 3 Mar 2005
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,072 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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Manufacturer's 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.Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides an enhanced security infrastructure that defends against viruses, worms, and hackers, along with increased manageability and control for IT professionals and an improved experience for users.

Product 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 go

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3.0 out of 5 stars Securing you System, 25 Aug 2006
If you're like me you live with windows XP because you have to,
in an ideal world, all those games and applications you want to run would work on something more stable like Linux.
But Unfortunately because they don't, so I couldn't honestly recommend anything else for the typical PC user.

"Prepare yourself for the most reliable, secure and responsive Windows yet."

admittedly that's true it is the most reliable WINDOWS yet. Out of the box though, you would be very wise to add a few security features yourself.

I suggest that when you use windows you MUST have a virus scanner, AVG is a good low cost option as they have an adequate free edition. Like it's competitors (Viruses scanners are pretty much all the same) it can detect hostile code in any programs you might download or emails you receive for example.

You can stick with windows firewall because FINALLY, they have added a firewall, but you may want to add a 3rd party one for increased security, I would suggest getting hold of a 3rd party software based firewall (to run along with your hardware based firewall you should have already) as that will decrease your vulnerability to hackers by making your installation non-typical. Most hackers are script kiddies who will learn how to break standard configurations only.
Worth checking out are Kerio and Zone Alarm (Zone alarm has a free edition).

Call me paranoid, but I've been attacked on occasion, it only takes a bad looser to find out your IP address.

Finally the most recent modern threat is mall ware/spy ware, it grays the line between viruses and legitimate software, while mallware isn't necessarily intended to do harm, it often reports on your activities (what movies you're watching ;) ), brings up irritating pop-ups, or clutters you with links to products, or worse, advertises your email address to spammers.
The recommended remedy to this problem is Spybot S&D (again free), when most people run this their jaws drop at the amount of rubbish it removes.

These 3 things are important, but you may also consider getting Firefox (again Free) as a more secure alternative to Internet Explorer (especially if you're browsing those dodgy sites). It is far less vulnerable to attack.

Hope this short security brief intended for new users is useful to you, I didn't see much point in reviewing this product as it is your only choice. Modern Internet worms propagate by exploiting system vulnerabilities, therefore if everyone takes responsibility for their computers security, it is less likely they will spread as quick.
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6 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars XP Pro Upgrade, 31 May 2006
By Daniel Iball (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
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Excellent product just as described and arrived within a couple of days as stated.
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