Microsoft Windows XP Home (OEM)

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed exclusively for home computing. Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and video to building a home network, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing. A new visual design, reliable Windows engine, and new Internet security features combine with capabilities for sharing your computer, to give you the most dependable Windows operating system yet.

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£ 50.21

£ 59.00

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In depth

Fast-User Switching	Allows family or friends sharing a single computer to access their accounts without having to close each other's applications or reboot.
Windows Movie Maker	Provides the ability to easily capture, edit, organize, and share home movies by just plugging a digital video camera in to the PC; or with the right hardware, an analog camera.
Windows Messenger	The easy way to instantly communicate with friends and family, users can see their contacts' online status and choose to communicate with them through text, voice, and video with better quality than ever before.
My Pictures	Allows users to perform basic management tasks like adding, sorting and deleting picture files and even ordering prints of your pictures via a Web service.
Internet Explorer 6	Includes new and better features to simplify Web browsing tasks, increase reliability, and help mainatin the privacy of personal information on the Web.
Remote Assistance	Located in the Help and Support Center, Remote Assistance allows users to have a friend or Support Professional who is also running Windows XP remotely control their PC to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.
System Restore	Actively monitors system file changes, so that in the event of a problem, a user can restore their computer to a previous state.
Network Setup Wizard	Makes it easier than ever to set up your own home network so multiple home PCs can share printers, devices, files, and Internet connections.
Windows Media Player for Windows XP	Brings all the most common digital media activities together in a single, easy-to-use place to play DVDs, organize music, burn CDs, and more.
Simplified Visual Design	The clean, simple design of Windows XP puts the features you use most often up front and center, so you can get to them quickly.

Specifications

Processor	PC with 300 MHz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required; Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
Memory	128 MB of RAM or higher recommended (64MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
Hard Disk	Minimum: 1.5 GB of available hard disk space Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network. For more information, please see www.microsoft.com/windowsxp.
Drive	CD-ROM or DVD drive
Display	Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor For DVD video playback: DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software & 8 MB of video RAM For Windows Movie Maker: Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device & 400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture
Peripheral	Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Note: To ensure that your applications and hardware are Windows XP�ready, please check www.microsoft.com/windows/catalog/.
Other	For Internet access: Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft .NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply; 14.4 Kbps or higher-speed modem For networking: Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need: Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access.