Pros: Great security updates and this will correct your crashing computer.

Cons: Microsoft Defender Antispyware not included. Some system exploits not corrected.

The Bottom Line: is that previous editions without the service pack are dangerous to use, and can lead to identity theft and a broken computer.

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Pros: Resource-efficient, stable, highly-compatible, robust, mature, polished

Cons: Doesn't perform well on REALLY old hardware. Is not the cheapest OS out there.

The Bottom Line: If you need a desktop OS, just get it! There really isn't anything out there that is more universal. MacOS is good, but not quite an equal to XP.

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Pros: Solid, high compatibility

Cons: Price of OEM Version

The Bottom Line: Worth using but try to find it included with system.

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Pros: Solidly dependable. The most user-friendly and the most generally compatible OS available.

Cons: It's not free like Linux. Your purchase will make Bill Gates even richer.

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Pros: Can select applications and designate specific users if more than one user is using computer.

Cons: None

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Pros: JUST IS GRATE

Cons: BAD CUSTERMER ASSTANS

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Pros: Digital Media, GUI, NTFS, NT Kernel

Cons: Windows Genuine Advantage

The Bottom Line: To Upgraders : Don't. Do A Fresh Install. To Users: Stick with XP until Vista is better.

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Pros: Stable, efficient, lower hardware requirements than Vista

Cons: Discontinued, lack of current driver support by manufacturers

The Bottom Line: If you're just going to be surfing the internet, sending emails, and the like use Windows XP.

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Pros: Good and great security

Cons: lacks a virus scanner

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Pros: Good Graphics, nice search function, easy to use in general, and a useful help system.

Cons: Distortions after prolonged use or massive resources usage.

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