Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2B for System Builders (Old Version)

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Windows Movie Maker
• Intended for system builders

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000JTFVM4
• Item model number: M93-00439
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 19, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,797 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #22 in Software > Operating Systems > Microsoft Windows > Windows XP

Product Description

This OEM software is intended for system builders only and cannot be transferred to another PC once it is installed. The purchaser of this software is required to comply with the terms of the System Builder license, including the responsibility of providing all end user support for the software.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like it!, April 26, 2007

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Stephanie Mooney "reednowensmommy" (Dearborn Heights, Mi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2B for System Builders (Old Version) (CD-ROM)

I heard mixed reviews about Media Center before we purchased it, but decided to give it a try. So far, I've been very pleased with it. There are a few areas that I would change if I could, but that just has to do with how I like to do things. Everything in MCE works well, and I've encountered no problems. It would be nice if you had a little more access to Media Player functions (i.e.- updating track information and album covers from the internet) from within the Media Center, but it's not THAT hard to launch Media Player, now is it? ;]

All in all, I've been pleased with my purchase, and hope to continue using it for quite some time. (since I have no plans to ever upgrade to Vista if I can help it)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MCE 2005 is where it's at., October 27, 2007

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Mitch S. (Bartlett, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2B for System Builders (Old Version) (CD-ROM)

I have been using this for almost a year now. I run an Asus A8N-SLI, 1GB, AMD 4000+. I use it to store and use all media. Pictures, videos, ripped DVDs, etc. I watch and record Live TV every day and also own 2 v1 Linksys extenders that are used often. One wireless and one wired. This OS is stable and very functional. I use nVidia's pure platinum codec and that is all you need. OTA HDTV functionality works and looks great. I have 3 analog tuners distributed to the extenders also. I couldn't be happier with the entire setup and will not move to Vista until forced in a few years.

p.s., of course it comes with 2 discs! Who are these people?...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Media Center 2005, July 18, 2007

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E. Merced-santiago "Edward O. Merced" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2B for System Builders (Old Version) (CD-ROM)

This is a great software easy to instal and understand, for this and another OS you have to now about computers but if you going online you can find instructions how to instal OS, I give at 100%.