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Review by Batmanbrb
Windows XP really is the best windows operating system to date. It is not perfect by any means, but it works the way it’s supposed to almost all the time. If you’re thinking about using this upgrade version, let me warn you of two things: (1) You need to check all of your software to see if it’s compatible with XP (there is a checking-program on this disc, but you can also download it from Microsoft’s website to see which software you have is not compatible). Even after I checked compatibility, some programs I had were non-functioning after the upgrade and some I had to install again. (2) Download the most recent drivers for all your hardware to avoid problems. I didn’t do this and when I upgraded, I lost my sound card drivers because they weren’t compatible with XP and the XP disc didn’t have the new drivers I needed to make my sound card work, so I had to find my sound card manufacturer’s website and download an XP compatible driver.nYou are really better off waiting until you buy a new computer to get XP. But, if you just can’t wait and want to do this upgrade, make sure you do your homework to avoid some headaches during and after installation. It almost sounds like I’m slamming this upgrade release, I’m not - I absolutely love Windows XP - but the upgrade version does require some extra effort on your part, especially if your computer is older than a year or more.