Content from CNET tagged with
Microsoft Windows
[x]
,
Service Pack 2
[x]
Show Results by
Show All
Reviews
(12)
News
(114)
Downloads
(12)
Narrow Your Results
Microsoft Windows XP
(11)
Microsoft Corp.
(10)
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
(8)
PC
(7)
Microsoft Windows Vista
(6)
operating system
(5)
Microsoft Windows Live
(5)
code
(4)
product key
(4)
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
(4)
Firefox
(2)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
(2)
RSS feed
(2)
beta
(2)
antivirus
(2)
Product Reviews
Showing
1-12
of
12
results found
Switch view
View by image
Windows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007
Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
TAGS:
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
,
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
product key
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows Live
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows
,
code
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
operating system
,
PC
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices
$160.89-$399.99
Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.
TAGS:
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
,
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
product key
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
desktop software
,
Microsoft Windows Live
,
Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Microsoft Windows
,
code
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
operating system
,
PC
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices
$98.97-$244.76
Microsoft Vista Home Basic
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
TAGS:
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
,
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
product key
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows Live
,
code
,
Microsoft Windows
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
operating system
,
PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices
$62.92-$139.95
Windows Vista SP1
Reviewed on February 7, 2008
While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems.
TAGS:
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
Automatic Update
,
Microsoft Windows Firewall
,
Service Pack 2
,
upgrade
,
Microsoft Windows Update
,
Microsoft Windows
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
firewall
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
DVD
,
PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
Windows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
TAGS:
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
,
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
,
product key
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows Live
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows
,
code
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
operating system
,
PC
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices
$138.98-$299.00
D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
The D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router almost succeeds for home networking and hardcore gamers. It bears a few flaws, among which is a random reset during heavy load that might be the deal breaker.
TAGS:
D-Link Systems
,
router
,
IEEE 802.11n
,
USB port
,
bandwidth
,
wireless device
,
Service Pack 2
,
port
,
games
,
Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices
$154.99-$199.99
Apple Boot Camp (beta)
Reviewed on April 5, 2006
TAGS:
Apple iMac
,
OS X Leopard
,
Apple Mac OS
,
Apple Macintosh
,
Apple Computer
,
Service Pack 2
,
operating system
,
Microsoft Windows
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Apple Mac OS X
,
Intel
,
hard drive
,
PC
Pricing not available
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.
TAGS:
Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices
$96.93-$202.16
Internet Explorer 7 beta 2
Reviewed on January 31, 2006
TAGS:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
Service Pack 2
,
beta
,
Microsoft Internet Explorer
,
RSS
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
,
Opera Software
,
RSS feed
,
Mozilla Corp.
,
Firefox
,
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
toolbar
,
search engine
Pricing not available
Internet Explorer 7
Reviewed on October 18, 2006
IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox.
TAGS:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
Microsoft Internet Explorer
,
Service Pack 2
,
address bar
,
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
,
Opera Software
,
Mozilla Corp.
,
antivirus protection
,
antivirus
,
Firefox
,
RSS feed
,
RSS reader
,
installation
,
RSS
,
request
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
Microsoft OneCare Live beta 2
Reviewed on February 8, 2006
TAGS:
anti-spyware
,
defragmentation
,
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
,
Service Pack 2
,
beta
,
subscriber
,
antivirus
,
firewall
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
backup
,
Microsoft Windows
,
PC
Pricing not available
Zune Marketplace
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
The intuitive and aesthetically pleasing Zune Marketplace works well as an audio jukebox and Zune companion, but it's missing some key ingredients that would make it a one-stop shop.
TAGS:
Microsoft Zune
,
Microsoft Windows Live
,
Service Pack 2
,
podcast
,
Microsoft Windows XP
,
WMA
,
WMV
,
Apple iTunes
,
Microsoft Windows
,
monitor
,
video
,
Microsoft Corp.
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Pricing not available
Sponsored matches for
"Service Pack 2"
Check out what's new
Introducing the all-new CNET!
Send feedback
home
reviews
news
downloads
cnet tv
On the Insider:
McCain compares Obama to Britney
log in
join CNET
welcome,
my profile
log out
Home
Reviews
News
Downloads
CNET TV