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1
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Abysmal

"Switching to XP was the worst computer decision I ever made"
XP refuses to allow me to install programs I need to conduct business, even after following all... (read more)

February 6, 2003

15 out of 30 users found this opinion helpful
3 comments posted to this opinion

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Fixed Annoying Problems"
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January 10, 2004

5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful

8
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Excellent

"Very good operating system."
the best os ever (read more)

by domenicofavotto (see profile), March 8, 2008

2
out of 10
Terrible

"Can't find anything"
Frustrating does not begin to describe the system. Upgrades in standby programs make using them... (read more)

by rampfod27 (see profile), December 16, 2007

3
out of 10
Poor

"I can see if you have 2000 or 98."
All it did was fix a few minor things and give you an ugly interface. (read more)

by gilgo09 (see profile), July 3, 2007

2
out of 10
Terrible

"Terrible - Unless you enjoy wasting hours scanning for spyware"
Buy a Macintosh, unless you enjoy wasting hours of your time scanning for spyware.

The... (read more)

by esperanto_ (see profile), February 18, 2007

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"windows xp is still windows"
Windows XP Home Edition might be better than previous versions, but it's still Windows. No, it... (read more)

by kevink523 (see profile), February 17, 2007

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Works for me"
OK, I've noticed that security issues is a big problem in Windows. I will openly admit that, but,... (read more)

by airplane2465 (see profile), December 5, 2006

1 comment posted to this opinion

2
out of 10
Terrible

"Windows XP cliche, but yes it sucks"
yeah, its cliche by now but yes XP sucks the operating system is heavy and unwieldy and it just... (read more)

by ahawkeyes (see profile), November 20, 2006

5
out of 10
Average

"Just not good enough"
I bought a laptop with Windows XP on it a few months back and after loads of problems and a... (read more)

by meisinscotland (see profile), November 16, 2006

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Reviewed by: Matt Lake

Reviewed: 9/3/01 , Updated: 11/14/02
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