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No 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Full Version OEM
Microsoft Windows  Vista  Home Premium Edition Full Version OEM for PC (1 Computers) ratings

$284 - $389

Released over 2 years ago

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11 People Recommend
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"2GB runs like XP did; I currently have 3GB.…" more

- Newegg.com User

"You need to have all current drivers on hand before starting…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Apparently ATI and Nvidia are aware of the issues but there…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Pros: This 64 Bit operating system flies with my AMD Phenom…" more

- Modern PC at Newegg.com


No 2 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition English
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition English W/SP2 Upgrade Upgrade Version for PC ratings

$90 - $117

Released over 3 years ago

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10 People Recommend
for Current
"It is compatbile with my current software…" more

- Pricegrabber.com User

"That's why I believe the current pricing ($90-100 typical) is NOT…" more

- Pricegrabber.com User

"If you are currently using earlier version of Windows, you may…" more

- Amazon.com User

"If you are installing over a current operating system, do yourself…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Full Version
Microsoft Windows  Vista  Home Premium Edition Full Version for PC (1 Computers, 1 User/ s) ratings

$99 - $302

Released 1 year ago

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8 People Recommend
for Current
"My current software setup is this...…" more

- Newegg.com User

"It runs better than I had been led to believe on…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Most of the current issues will be resolved.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"But this is not somewhere you want to skimp, so at…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Full Version
Microsoft Windows Vista  Ultimate Full Version for PC ratings

$161 - $400

Released 1 year ago

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6 People Recommend
for Current
"My sense is that it is a safe upgrade from XP…" more

- Amazon.com User

"- If you rely on programs or hardware that are currently…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Make sure you do your homework as this advanced OS needs…" more

- Amazon.com User

"It asks you so you are informed so little beasties have…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with SP2b Full Version for PC ratings

$97 - $215

Released 1 year ago

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5 People Recommend
for Current
"This is the cheapest most reliable Windows version currently available.…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Other Thoughts: Service pack 3 is currently available for $10.00 more.…" more

- Jimbo at Newegg.com

"You have a right to"replace" your board with a same/similar motherboard…" more

- Newegg.com User

"I'm currently dual booting XP and Vista and I just love…" more

- Newegg.com User


No 6 Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 Upgrade Version for PC ratings

$140 - $204

Released over 3 years ago

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4 People Recommend
for Current
"This is the current standard in widely-available OSs.…" more

- Pricegrabber.com User

"Weaknesses: SP2 still has issues that can interfere with some…" more

- AlexanderAkulick at Pricegrabber.com

"Even with the security breaches of the past, it remains above…" more

- Msn.com User


No 7 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Full Version OEM
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Full Version OEM for PC ratings

$90 - $100

Released over 3 years ago

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4 People Recommend
for Current
"If you are currently using earlier version of Windows, you may…" more

- Amazon.com User

"If you are installing over a current operating system, do yourself…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I've never had ONE viruses with the SP2, so I would…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 8 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64Bit
 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64Bit ratings

$133 - $165

Released 1 year ago

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3 People Recommend
for Current
"Other Thoughts: With the MSDN license I tested all current OSes…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Cons: 'May' need to find a few drivers - and may…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Optimizes use of a 64-bit Processor; can address theoretically up to…" more

- Newegg.com User

"There are some websites that don't work with 64 bits as…" more

- Surfsama at Newegg.com


No 9 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition with SP2b Full Version for PC ratings

$133 - $304

Released over 3 years ago

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3 People Recommend
for Current
"XP is the best OS currently for non-techies.…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Pros: Even at a few years old, XP Pro is still…" more

- Newegg.com User


No 10 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition Full Version OEM
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition Full Version OEM for PC ratings

$63 - $180

Released over 2 years ago

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2 People Recommend
for Current
"I have 1.5GB currently and Just baught another GB-Changed performance drastically.…" more

- Newegg.com User

"is it microsoft or is the lazy MFG who doesn't care…" more

- Newegg.com User


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