Microsoft Windows Xp Professional Retail License Builds on the strengths of Windows 2000 and NT, making it more powerful and stable than previous operating systems. Benefits for business and home users 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. ____________________ Work with videos and pictures A clean and simple desktop, rock-solidreliability, and easy-to-use features that take advantage of the digitalage all contribute to the value of Windows XP. 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. Features Runs hundreds of programs that didn't run on Windows 2000 and enables you to set up your system to run in compatibility mode even if a program isn't supported by by Windows XP. ____________________ The next generation of hardware devices Supports even more devices and technologies so that you can take advantage of the next generation of hardware devices. Communicate with anyone Windows Messenger is the easy way to communicate with anyone in real time, users can choose text, voice, and video with excellent performance. ____________________ Easy way to communicate 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 whom ever can best help them. Remote access Remote Desktop allows users to create a virtual session onto their desktop computer from any Windows 95 or later based-computer, giving them remote access to all of their data and applications. Wireless 802.1x Networking Support provides secured access, as well as performance improvements for wireless networks. Remote Assistance allows users to have a peer or IT Professional remotely control their PC to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem. Security features ____________________ Policy-Based Desktop Management _____ Policy-Based Desktop Management (IntelliMirror Technology) allows group policies and roaming user profiles, simplifying desktop and user management when using a Windows 2000 Server infrastructure. Encrypting File System _____ Encrypting File System provides the highest level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key. Other features Enhancements in real-time voice, video, and data communications will allow the PC to become a center of communications and creativity beyond juste-mail and instant messaging. ____________________ Multi-Language Support allows users to easily create, read, and edit documents in many different languages. Internet Explorer 6 includes many new and enhanced features that simplify tasks, increase reliability, and help maintain the privacy of personal information on the Web. User State Migration Tool can migrate a users data and application/operating settings from their old to their new desktop. New Task-Based Visual Design helps users navigate more easily by exposing the most common tasks through a cleaner and new visual cues.
