Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 OEM 32 bit (Branded)

Works On Any PC

This OEM software must be installed on a brand new or completely reformatted hard drive.  It can not be used as an upgrade.

Contents of the Package:
-Microsoft Windows XP Professional Reinstallation CD (Dell version) works on all brands of systems or custom built systems.  The media is a reinstallation CD, but it installs the complete program on any computer.
-Unique Product Key with certificate of authenticity which will validate with Microsoft
-System Builder Manual

This software is 100% genuine and will validate with Microsoft.  The software is new sealed OEM.


Microsoft Windows XP Pro - The Professional Choice

Although replaced by Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Pro remains the most popular and widely used operating system in the world for business computer applications. While Microsoft Windows Vista does offer some cosmetic improvements and a few new features, nothing can beat Microsoft Windows XP when is comes to performance, stability and, in the case of older computers, speed.

• Builds on the strengths of Windows 2000 and NT, making it more powerful and stable than previous operating systems.
• Supports even more devices and technologies so that you can take advantage of the next generation of hardware devices.
• Runs hundreds of programs that didn't run on Windows 2000 and enables you to set up your system to run in compatibility mode even if a program isn't supported by by Windows XP.
• Windows Messenger the easy way to communicate with anyone in real time, users can choose text, voice, and video with excellent performance.
• Remote Desktop allows users to create a virtual session onto their desktop computer from any Windows 95 or later based-computer, giving them remote access to all of their data and applications.
• Wireless 802.1x Networking Support provides secured access, as well as performance improvements for wireless networks.
• Remote Assistance allows users to have a peer or IT Professional remotely control their PC to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.
• Policy-Based Desktop Management (IntelliMirror Technology) allows group policies and roaming user profiles, simplifying desktop and user management when using a Windows 2000 Server infrastructure.
• Multi-Language Support allows users to easily create, read, and edit documents in many different languages. Internet Explorer 6 includes many new and enhanced features that simplify tasks, increase reliability, and help maintain the privacy of personal information on the Web.
• Encrypting File System provides the highest level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key.
• User State Migration Tool can migrate a users data and application/operating settings from their old to their new desktop.
• New Task-Based Visual Design helps users navigate more easily by exposing the most common tasks through a cleaner and new visual cues.

 

This Windows based product will install a full version of Windows XP on a Mac partition using Bootcamp, VmWare Fusion or Parallels.

Click Here for Boot Camp Tutorial

Note: If you are installing on a 2010-11 Macbook Pro or Macbook Air you must use Vmware Fusion or Parallels and it must be SP3, Bootcamp does not work properly for this installation.

Instructions for Vmware Fusion and Parallels are included with those products.

This product is OEM Software. OEM software cannot be used as an upgrade; any previous or trial versions of the software must be uninstalled before installing an OEM. The packaging is installation CD & Product Key/Serial Number, no box. OEM Software does not come with installation support from the manufacturer.

 

• Processor: 233 MHz or faster (300 MHz Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible recommended)
• RAM: 128 MB or more recommended (64 MB minimum* supported)
• Hard Drive Space**: 1.5 GB
• Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
• Display: Super VGA monitor and video adapter supporting 800 x 600 or higher resolution
• Video Card For DVD: Video playback: DVD-ROM drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software and 8 MB of video RAM
• Windows Movie Maker: video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device and 400 MHz or faster processor
• Other: Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device, 14.4 Kbps or faster modem; some Internet functionality may require Internet access, Network adapter appropriate for the type of network to which you wish to connect, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure, Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset required for voice and video conferencing
• Note: For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need .NET Passport account and Internet access.
  
  **We DO NOT provide technical support for Reinstallation CDs. If any problems should occur, please search "How to use windows restore CD" or "How to install windows restore CD" on the web.