HTPC build with Windows XP Professional

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6/28/11 at 2:31pm

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I am in the process of researching components for a HTPC using a Core i3 processor and wanted to know if Windows XP professional is an acceptable operating system to use or do I need to get Windows 7. Hate to spend an extra $100 when I have a copy of XP professional already. All help is appreciated.

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6/28/11 at 2:37pm

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Acceptable, yeah sure. You just don't have the option of using Windows Media Center but there are a number of front-ends/10' UI you can use such as XBMC, Media Portal, N-PVR, etc.

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6/28/11 at 2:41pm

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Acceptable, yeah sure. You just don't have the option of using Windows Media Center but there are a number of front-ends/10' UI you can use such as XBMC, Media Portal, N-PVR, etc.

Thank you very much. I was thinking of using XBMC Live. Any feedback on that?