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Windows XP Professional Upgrade Student with SP2

Windows XP Professional Upgrade Student with SP2
From Microsoft

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Product Description

Windows XP Professional delivers a reliable foundation you can count on to keep your computer up and running when you need it most. Not only is the operating system more reliable, it also offers features that make it much faster and easier to recover from system problems. Windows XP Professional, the new standard in reliability and performance, is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. With the ultimate communication and collabouration ...

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1705 in Software
  • Brand: Microsoft
  • Released on: 2004-09-13
  • Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
  • Dimensions: .57 pounds

Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
The new standard for efficient and dependable computing. Prepare yourself for the most reliable, secure and responsive Windows yet. Users can communicate, get help, and access their data in a whole new way. Add to that ease-of-use and next-generation Internet services using Microsoft.NET, and this standard isn't just new&it's unprecedented.

Better browsing and email
Service Pack 2 features for Internet Explorer:

  • The pop-up blocker makes browsing the Internet more enjoyable by reducing unwanted ads and content.
  • Download monitoring warns you about potentially harmful downloads and lets you block files that could be malicious.
  • The information bar tells you what's happening as you browse the web, making it easier to address potential security issues.
  • The Add-on Manager enhances security and reduces the potential for crashes by allowing easy management of Internet Explorer add-ons (programs which have been added to our web browser).

    Service Pack 2 features for Outlook Express

  • Our privacy enhancements reduce unwanted e-mail by limiting the possibility of your e-mail address being validated by spammers.
  • The Attachment Manager monitors and disables potentially unsafe attachments, which could contain viruses that might spread through Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and Windows Messenger.

    Powerful security tools
    The Windows firewall

  • The firewall is automatically turned on to protect Windows XP from viruses, worms and other security threats that can spread over the Internet.
  • Compatibility features let the firewall co-exist with your favourite Internet applications and home network.
  • Start-up and shutdown support ensures enhanced protection from the moment you switch on your PC to the moment you turn it off.

    The latest enhancements

  • Automatic updates keep you on top of the latest features for Windows XP.
  • New technology helps you download updates more efficiently if you're a dial-up customers.
  • Improved wireless support dramatically improves and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks.
  • Bluetooth technologies let you connect to the latest Bluetooth-enabled hardware devices such as keyboards, cell phones and PDAs.
  • Windows Media Player 9 makes music, video and broadband content enjoyable and secure.
  • DirectX enhancements help you enjoy advanced graphics and gaming.

    • Customer Reviews

    Its a Student License3
    This is exactly the same product Microsoft have been selling since Office 97/Windows 95 student licenses, they've changed the name to Student/Teacher License because they allow teachers to buy the licenses too now. It's the license for home use by any student or teacher, you used to have to get a form signed by your teacher to say you were a student. This is the official page relating to student licenses :

    http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/how-to-buy/types-licence/student-and-teacher/

    Excellent Value4
    This academic priced upgrade is exceptional value if you want to upgrade from Windows 98SE / Windows Millenium / Windows 2000 Pro or Windows XP Home, especially if you are wary about the new Vista operating system.

    Either a direct upgrade or a clean install can be done with this disk.

    If you still feel you'd prefer Vista, there is an academic priced retail upgrade version of Windows Vista Home Premium available, although sadly not seemingly currently available from Amazon.

    You CAN buy this if you're a student5
    Well, that's what Microsoft say at http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/how-to-buy/who-can-buy/ - "Full and Part Time Matriculated Students of an Educational Institution as defined in A (i) and Full Time Matriculated Students of an Educational Institution as defined in A (ii)"