Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version 2002 New Factory Sealed!!
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Manufacturer description
NEW in Sealed Hard Plastic box. Factory sealed! Rare find! As seen in pictures.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows XP Upgrade Version 2002 New Factory Sealed!! 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
| edition | Professional |
|---|---|
| license_type | Upgrade |
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