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Big, ungainly, sluggish and heavy-handed
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Reviewed
November 23 2001 5:43:13 AM
21
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Surely a big step back in the world of OS's - Not a matter of getting used to something different, XP just stands in your way and won't move....Been using XP for a week and will revert to 98 as soon as I get my hands on a set of disks because it is invasive, it's bulky, it doesn't seem able to handle large folders well (highly unstable it seems; I've had to break up two folders into five just to not have it crash when I open them) and it's just plain ugly......
This program is made for people who have never used a computer before and can't imagine using one for anything but chatting on AOL. (which Xp would be perfectly fine for, but no grand advance over 98)
Unlike past editions, XP guides you ad nauseum through everything and then restricts the extent to which you can use any program but Microsoft's or a sponsor's.(i.e, double-click a photgraph and it's opened by Windows Picture Viewer regardless of association; to open with anything but you must do so manually) If you ever wondered what the government had against Microsoft, use XP and see firsthand. I can't imagine anyone with a speck of intelligence or human dignity not being insulted by using XP and becoming disgusted with Microsoft as a result.
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sucks,none of my software works
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Reviewed
September 7 2002 6:09:42 PM
9
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12
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
2
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digital cameras software doesnt work right with xp/yahoo doesny like xp.Just about everything we installed doesnt like xp
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XP works.
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Reviewed
March 14 2004 12:09:23 AM
6
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Ratings:
4
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Works for almost all recent applications that have been released since 2001. Fast, reliable and easy to format hard drives. |
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System memory hog, does have trouble with third party programs that aren't built for this OS. Not really a must have for gamers, may cause video card and sound card problems in-game, but in most problems it only requires an update of the drivers. My mom first baught a Dell laptop in 2001 and she couldn't have been happier. She upgraded to an all-in-one desktop fax,printer,scanner, and copier. After installing the drivers for that thing and the software that came with it, she did start to have problems. Recently she upgraded to Windows 2000 Proffesional on her old Gateway desktop and she had some problems with the printing between both machines, but I think other then that she has no complaints.
I have only experience in using Windows 98:SE, Windows 2000 Proffesional and Windows XP Proffesional. If I would complain about anything its how much you guys probably don't know or understand about your computers. I may not know you guys but after reading your complaints about Windows XP Home Edition, I know for a fact that half of your problems were because none of your old software was compatible with your new OS. I don't know how poorly built your computers are but, if your computer freezes up when you are using Windows XP its because you need to upgrade your system memory big-time. Also it wouldn't kill you guys to go online and get the updates before you start cussing out Microsoft.
I have three gaming buddies online that say they couldn't be happier with Windows XP, although I'm sure they use Proffesional.
Bottom line; This OS is not for people who are new to computers. This OS is a system memory hog and probably not meant for older system specifications. This OS is not a suggestable gaming platform. This OS is for at home users who are into web design, programing and other such career fields. This OS is good for managing databases of movies, songs, and photos. This OS is good for easy formating of a hard drive. This OS is not very compatible with earlier softwares from before 2001. This OS works good with anti-virus software namely Nortin Anti-Virus 2004. This OS works well with small networks.
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What a headache
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Reviewed
June 6 2002 11:03:40 PM
4
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Ratings:
1
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It immediately rendered my modem, video card, cd-burner, audio card & video editor useless. What still does run seems sluggish. I had to install it twice because it didn't install properly the first time. Weird thing is the software knew it was corrupt but chose not to tell me until I tried to set it up to go back to 98SE. I've found no additions in XP that I like or even want other than the ability to record video files that exceed 4 gigs. (a limitation found only on Microsoft operating systems). I bought a new modem just so I could "activate" this OS before the 30 day deadline. My computer is only 2 years old, and I'll end up paying about $300 just to get back all the capabilities I had with 98SE. Add that to the $90 XP price and that's close to $400 just to overcome the 4 gig cap. I really should have bought a Mac.
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Slow and unstable
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Reviewed
November 15 2001 12:04:15 AM
3
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1
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This is the worst operation system i've ever used.
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BLOWS
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Reviewed
May 20 2002 12:37:39 AM
5
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Ratings:
1
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WINDOWZ SUCKS, MICROSOFT SUCKS, GO WITH LINUX
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think about it...
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Reviewed
October 25 2001 7:36:46 AM
4
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Ratings:
1
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my windows never worked...this works worse! i'm ready to buy a unix box or a mac to get away from microsoft's poor quality.
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