Software : Microsoft Windows XP Professional

If you're looking for an operating system that's compatible, durable, look no furhter. Windows XP Professional Edition is one of the most reliable systems on market so far. I purchased it about a week ago, but I'm so amazed at all the new features. One thing I really like is that the Desktop is not cluttered with program icons. Although Windows XP Professional isn't cheap, it's worth an investment. I'm from the old school; I simply believe that Windows 98 is an excellent operating system, but what makes Windows XP Professional so unique is the user friendliness. The graphical interface design is quite impressive. The Help & Support Section on Windows XP Professional is really helpful. You can seek any help from freeing disk space, to degramenting your hard drive, etc. From Windows 98 Second Edition to Windows XP Professional was a big jump for me.

The only problem I had with Windows XP Professional is that it's not too user friendly with my inkjet printer. I will eventually upgrade my printer, but the printer prints well, but it takes almost 30 seconds to print, but with Windows 98, the print time was fast. Hide Full Review

I got windows me and it work perfectly fine. Then i upgrade my windows me to winxp pro. FIrst it seem like win xp pro work is really cool , it lot new feature. I really enjoy for serveral day. Then my system start to crash. Everytime i use my computer there is an error. There is a promp pop up it told me send send the error to microsoft. But i did that like a thousand times.First i thought it because i got win me in there. SO i formated my harddrive and reinstalled win xp .But i still got all kind of errors. Hide Full Review

Windows XP Pro has been far more stable than the home version. I have tried both OS's on 2 PC's and 2 Lap Top's. All 4 computers indicated this result. It is jam packed with nice tools and features for convenience.----------------------------------------

However, I have not been as impressed with XP as the stability of Win 2000. I have only had one PC (Laptop) with this OS. I have had a Compaq Armada with Win 2k since June, 2001 (Almost 3 years). Not once has this PC locked up or crashed.-------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you do not EXCEED the minimum system requirements for one of these OS's (XP Pro or 2000), I suggest sticking with Win 98 SE (Assuming you dont want to purchase a new PC)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Do not try upgrading your current PC. Your PC is only as fast as your weakest link. If you change your Main Board, Memory, CPU, and Video Card (these are the components that have the most impact on system performance) you have spent 90% of the cost of a new PC. It is not worth the savings.------------------------------------------------------------------------------

One last note... buying a name brand is much better than a generic PC. Here is the reasoning: The PC manufacturers have programers that write hardware drivers specifically for the PC configurations they sell. This allows the system to perform at maximum efficiency and reliability. IMHO, some good companies are Compaq(HP)(PC and Laptops), Dell (PC's only), and Toshiba (Laptops only). Hide Full Review