Microsoft Windows XP Pro streamlines the way people work with information and one another, making it easier to create, share and analyze data. It is designed for users who demand the most from their computing experience. This reliable operating system will keep your computer up and running usually even if a program crashes and helps you recover from system problems more easily.
Software
License Type: Complete Product
Version / Edition: SP2
Media Format: CD-ROM
Min License Size: 1 user(s)
Max License Size: 1 User
System Requirements
System Requirements: Processor: 233 MHz or faster (300 MHz Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible recommended) Memory: 128 MB RAM or more recommended (64 MB minimum* supported) Hard Disk Space**: 1.5 GB Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Display: Super VGA monitor and video adapter supporting 800 x 600 or higher resolution Video Card For DVD: Video playback: DVD-ROM drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software and 8 MB of video RAM Windows Movie Maker: video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device and 400 MHz or faster processor Other: Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device 14.4 Kbps or faster modem; some Internet functionality may require Internet access Network adapter appropriate for the type of network to which you wish to connect, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset required for voice and video conferencing Note: For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need .NET Passport account and Internet access. *May limit performance and some features. **Hard disk usage will vary based on configuration; custom install may use more or less disk space; additional hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.
Required Processor Speed: 233 MHz
Required Memory: 64 MB
Required Disk Space: 1.8 GB
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended Processor Speed: 300 MHz
Recommended Disk Space: 128 MB
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
License Pricing: Standard
Language Support: English
Software Name: Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2
Upgrade Information: Not Applicable
The current king of the Windows hill
Strengths: Universality
Weakness: Price; popularity makes it the hackers' target.
Great for fresh installs since it already includes SP2. This is the current standard in widely-available OSs. Has some security features not available in Home Edition. Careful if activating before completing your install, though; repeat activations in less than 120 days require phone calls to Microsoft.