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Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac [OLD VERSION]Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $64.99 / Used from: $31.99
This is the core of your Mac/Windows system. If you've had experience with older versions of PC emulation on a Mac, you know that many of them where just marginally functional - but times have changed - this works great.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Full Version with SP2Microsoft Windows XP Professional Full Version with SP2
Buy new: $264.99 / Used from: $159.88
This is what I use. I've used it for home use, and to access databases professionally. It runs beautifully.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition FULL VERSION with SP2Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition FULL VERSION with SP2
Buy new: $299.99 / Used from: $139.99
Here is the Home Edition of XP. It's marginally cheaper new, but significantly cheaper used.
Windows 98 SEWindows 98 SE
Buy used from: $44.99
Windows 98. Not precisely a new system, but it will work. If you are into vintage software, this might just be what you need. Make sure to get SE (Second Edition).
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $94.22 / Used from: $45.00
Windows Vista. If you go this route, you'll likely want the latest version.