But Windows XP Home Edition gives most users administrator privileges without warning.

FORBES: Can You Trust Your Computer?

Last year, Microsoft was forced to release a bowdlerized version of its Windows XP software, later named Windows XP Home Edition N--the 'N' in the new name standing for "not with media player".

FORBES: EU's Kroes Names Scientist To Track Microsoft

From what we can tell, it's basically a PC-based DVR (running on XP Home, rather than Media Center) that ships with a base unit and two remote boxes that can be connected via Ethernet.

ENGADGET: DigitalDeck networked DVR

The SP2 update for those using the Home Edition of XP was made available last week as a "trial", said the spokesperson, but Microsoft did not make it available automatically to all until Wednesday.

BBC: Microsoft said it was crucial PC users update

Within, you'll find a 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, two USB 2.0 ports, a 60GB HDD, 1.3 megapixel camera, Ethernet, WiFi, Windows XP Home, a proprietary security suite to keep kids from picking up a new favorite stalker and ten age appropriate software and game titles.

ENGADGET: blogger-avatar

From 14 April, Windows XP and Home plus Office 2003 enter their "extended support" period.

BBC: Downgrade plan for Windows 7 PCs

He stressed it was crucial that XP users, business and individual home users, switched on their auto-updated so that machines could download SP2.

BBC: Microsoft said it was crucial PC users update