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Out of thousands of reviews for 115 products, over 80 people recommended Operating Systems specifically for Family. These 5 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Full Version OEM
Microsoft Windows  Vista  Home Premium Edition Full Version OEM for PC (1 Computers) $110 - $135 Compare Prices
  • Feature Packed
  • Full Version
  • Platform: PC
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"simple, go to "control panel-> user account and family safety-> user account-> turn user account control on or off" that simple.…"

- Newegg.com User

"go to "control panel-> user account and family safety-> user account-> turn user account control on or off" then unselect the box and click ok.…"

- Newegg.com User

"other thoughts: you don't need all those 'extras' ultimate comes with, if you're using this for a gaming rig or for family this is definitely the os for you.…"

- Newegg.com User


No 2 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition English
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition English W/SP2 Upgrade Upgrade Version for PC $86 - $110 Compare Prices
  • Upgrade Version
  • Platform: PC
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"strengths: multiple user accounts allows my family to set up desk tops and other preferences the way they like.…"

- Pricegrabber.com User

"multiple-users feature has been well received by all family members. …"

- Msn.com User

"strengths: multiple user accounts allows my family to set up desk tops and other preferences the way they like. …"

- Pricegrabber.com User


No 3 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with SP2b Full Version for PC $97 - $230 Compare Prices
  • Full Version
  • Platform: PC
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"works great for a internet/family type pc.cons: some features missing when buying oem.other thoughts: it works.…"

- Newegg.com User

"works great for a internet/family type pc. …"

- Newegg.com User


No 4 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Full Version
Microsoft Windows  Vista  Home Premium Edition Full Version for PC (1 Computers, 1 User/ s) $97 - $285 Compare Prices
  • Full Version
  • Platform: PC
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"and if you don't have that, hard drives are so cheap these days that you could easily at least triple your current capacity for about what it costs to take the family out to dinner one evening…"

- Amazon.com User

"cons: it scored 4/5 b/c alot of friends and family have had problems with drivers for their hardware and software. …"

- Newegg.com User


No 5 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Full Version
Microsoft Windows Vista  Ultimate Full Version for PC $158 - $346 Compare Prices
  • Full Version
  • Platform: PC
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"in the world we live in today, it really is important to protect your family in all ways possible. …"

- Amazon.com User


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