Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Retail Package 2002 With Service Pack 2 VTG
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SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Retail Package 2002 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| type | Retail |
|---|---|
| edition | Home |
| service_pack | SP2 |
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