This is the newest edition of Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3. This OEM version only has the limitation that you are not entitled to manufacturer support (Support). It can be no less than do without, because the operating system is on the market since 2004 and has since been extensively tested. In addition, many bugs have been eliminated, so that it operates stably and safely. Although Windows Vista is already on the market, Windows XP is often used not only on weaker PCs / notebooks, but also on current computers. It has just proven and runs perfectly. The successor to Windows Vista goes through its many graphic changes and improvements though a visually interesting impression, but the splendor also going strong at the expense of performance. Therefore, Windows XP is still the best choice. The only drawback of this operating system is that players have to do without DirectX 10, which is reflected in optimized games only in small details. Furthermore, a DirectX 10-compatible graphics card is required for it! Who mainly takes his laptop or PC to operate, will be satisfied with Windows XP. It runs smoothly from 1 GB of RAM and a Pentium V or comparable AMD processor! In addition, there is a good plug and play system that detects new devices. Who amplified using older hardware, is for Windows XP rather find a driver, as for Windows Vista. Therefore, XP is still very popular. Many manufacturers do not work and bring new drivers on the market. Windows Vista uses a different driver model, so under Vista XP driver can not be installed. Pricewise Windows XP and Vista about on a level. As the successor to Windows Vista is already in progress and will appear in a few years, the purchase of Windows XP makes perfect sense, because you can skip Vista, as long as the new Windows appears.