Customer Reviews

Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2B for System Builders [Old Version]

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I needed a full version of XP Pro, with Service Pack 2, to install as the 2nd operating system on my new dual core MacBook. I was a little concerned about purchasing this "system builders" disk, but it costs about 1/2 of the more conventional full versions out there of XP Pro. It worked perfectly, Mac's "Boot Camp" system recognized the disk, allowed the install of the XP operating system, and the software activated with no problem.

Amazon needs to do a better job of who they have selling on their web site. Received obvious copied disc not original windows item. Had bogus code for verification. To make a long story short I went to ebay to buy the un-opened Microsoft version of the software. The software itself works fine, although I am an Mac OS fan which I believe is much more user friendly than Microsoft OS. Needed a windows OS to interface with work computer. Check out the seller before you buy on Amazon, I always check on ebay also which has easier web site to find seller info than amazon.

Please do not buy from this buy (Joel Perez)

What i ordered, was XP Pro for system builders, instead I received the OEM
sealed as if it was new...everything seemed original so i decided to keep it
i gave a good rating to this seller thinking that everything was Ok but a few days later after Microsoft updated itself, the Genuine message came up saying
that copy is NOT GENUINE. When it try to contact that seller, he is not longer available.

COUNTERFEIT SOFTWARE! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT FROM THIS VENDOR !!
Once loaded, unable to pass the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) test for Microsoft Genuine software. Logged onto the XP forums and if the software does not pass the WGA test, it is considered a counterfeit software. With the WGA diag tool, the included CD is a RETAIL version of XP Pro and NOT the OEM system builders version. No response from the seller with my querries.

The software they sent was a valid XP cd but the COA is counterfeit - all valid XP professional COA's have a "1-2 CPU" indication - theirs does not - I've been through this before. It could be their supplier instead of them, but what difference does that make ? If they refund my money, I'll update this.

When I tried to validate this software with Microsoft by using the product code, the validation was denied. Apparently someone had previously used this product code to install the product on his computer. Therefore this purchase is totally useless and I have simply lost the money I paid for it.

the cd i got from this seller didnt work. I emailed him about it and he just gave me a different code for xp. it didnt resolve my problem at all and now i have to buy another cd.

Item took over two weeks two arrive, when it finally arrived it was sent back in his packaging unopened. Seller refused to issue a refund even though the item was returned luckily Amazon refunded the money and will be going after the seller.

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER!!

I have been buying and selling stuff on the internet for years and this is the first time I have EVER written a bad review, this seller is not professional and gave no communication.

After trying pirated versions of Windows XP Pro and then Windows Vista Ultimate, I decided to go with a legal copy of the former and was fortunate to find this version fo System Builders. Since I built my PC, it was perfect, and at a price I could accept. I no longer have to hassle with the pirated software timing out, and honestly, it simply feels better to own the software.

This operating system was a valid system that has worked as intended. Windows XP Professional has been a great OS.