Microsoft Windows XP
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Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
By building on the proven Windows 2000 operating system,
Windows XP Professional delivers a reliable foundation
you can count on to keep your computer up and running
when you need it most. Not only is Windows XP more
reliable, it also helps you more easily recover from
system problems. Windows XP Professional delivers the new
standard in reliability and performance. This operating
system is designed for businesses of all sizes and for
users who demand the most from their computing
experience.
Designed for reliability, security and privacy, high
performance, and ease of use, the Windows XP operating
system provides a host of benefits for business and home
users. A clean and simple desktop, rock-solid
reliability, and easy-to-use features that take
advantage of the digital age all contribute to the value
of Windows XP.
Enhancements in real-time voice, video, and data
communications will allow the PC to become a center of
communications and creativity beyond just e-mail and
instant messaging. Windows XP will also allow the user
to connect back to the desktop from any location, and
support for new wireless networks will be built in.
Windows XP will unify the user's support experience by
enabling the user to provide temporary and secure
control of their PC over the Internet to whomever can
best help them.
Windows XP takes an end-to-end approach to how people
transfer videos and pictures onto their computer, how
they use them on their PC and other devices, and how
they share them, whether in person or through e-mail,
over the Web, or through removable media like DVDs and
CDs. It extends this experience through applications
that help users buy music and videos, mobile devices,
services for saving your music on the Internet, and
more. Windows XP will make it easier for households to
share a single PC and share pictures, music, files,
printers, and other resources.
Take
the Windows XP Tour
Find out more about how Windows XP helps you do amazing
things. The tour lets you experience firsthand the best
of the new features that Windows XP brings to your
computer.
Features:
- Designed for businesses of all sizes
- Manage digital pictures, music, video, DVDs, and more
- More security with the ability to encrypt files and folders
- Built-in voice, video, and instant messaging support
- Integration with Windows servers and management solutions
Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional:
- Business-Level Reliability
Windows XP delivers a new level of stability, so you can focus on your work. For example, in most cases, if one program crashes, your computer will keep running.
- Advanced Performance
Windows XP manages system resources efficiently, to keep your system running as fast as possible even when you're working with multiple programs at the same time.
- Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop allows you to create a virtual session and use your desktop computer from another computer running Windows 95 or later, giving you access to all of your data and applications even when you're not in your office.
- New Task-based Visual Design
Get to your most commonly used tasks quickly, thanks to a cleaner design and new visual cues.
- Wireless 802.1x Networking Support
Wireless 802.1x Networking Support provides support for secured access, as well as performance improvements for wireless networks.
- Windows Messenger
Windows Messenger is the easy way to communicate and collaborate in real time on your computer. You can see the online status of your contacts and choose to communicate with them through text, voice, or video with better performance and higher quality.
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Encrypting File System
Encrypting File System provides a high level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key.
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Fast Resume from Hibernation or Standby
Save battery power when you're working on the road. With Windows XP your laptop can enter Standby or Hibernate faster, and it can start working again faster after resuming from Standby or Hibernation.
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Help and Support Center with Remote Assistance
In addition to a comprehensive set of documentation, Help and Support Center in Windows XP includes Remote Assistance, which allows you to have a friend or IT professional who is also running Windows XP remotely control your computer to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.
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System Restore
If something goes wrong with your computer, you can revert the system back to a previous state.
System Requirements:
- PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system); Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
- 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
- 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space
- Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
- CD-ROM or DVD drive
- Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
**Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.