Windows XP Professional

The new standard for efficient and dependable computing

Stability and dependibility
Windows XP incorporates a host of new and enhanced features that give you the benefits of outstanding productivity, multimedia performance, and simplicity. And according to Microsoft, it delivers stability and dependability far superior to past Windows versions.

The first thing you'll notice is the streamlined interface design. The desktop is more appealing and designed to make it easier to perform common tasks. For instance, Windows XP recognizes your most frequently used applications and displays them in a prominent position on the Start menu. And the reorganized Control Panel now groups system tools by function instead of alphabetically.

Streamlined interface design
Perhaps the most welcome improvements are the increased stability and performance of Windows XP that Microsoft is touting. Windows XP is built on the same proven, rock-solid platform as the Windows 2000 operating system, which Microsoft says makes it far more stable than Windows 98 or Windows Me. Furthermore, they claim you should experience faster boot times and application startups, as well as be able to run more programs simultaneously with fewer system crashes.

If you already use Windows Media Player, MSN Messenger, Internet Explorer, or other Microsoft multimedia and Internet tools, you'll be pleased to know that Microsoft has integrated advanced versions of each into Windows XP. Built-in Windows Media Player 8, for example, improves upon past versions of itself by adding the ability to play DVDs and burn CDs.

Windows XP Professional is designed for productivity at home, school, or the office with improved networking and remote access tools. While there are hundreds of compelling reasons to get Windows XP Professional, these are the 10 at the top of the list.

1. Helps Protect Your PC - Automatically keep your PC up-to-date with the latest security enhancements including the Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, and more to help protect your computer from viruses and worms that can spread through the Internet.
2. Quickly Connect to Wireless Networks - Windows XP Professional provides rich, wireless network support, helping you simply and easily connect to wireless networks whether in your home, office, or out on the road.
3. Keep Your Laptop More Secure - The Encrypting File System, only in Windows XP Professional, provides an additional level of file protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key. If your laptop gets stolen or lost, unauthorized users should not be able to read or view your confidential files.
4. Get More Life Out of Your Laptop Battery - Save battery power when you're working on the road, at the library, or coffee shop. Windows XP Professional extends battery life by managing the way your laptop uses power. Now you can work longer on battery power and more accurately forecast how long your batteries will last.
5. Set Up and Share Your Computer Quickly and Easily - Quickly set up and connect all the computers, printers, devices, and an Internet connection in your home with the all new Network Setup Wizard. Sharing a computer with others has never been easier; quickly access your personal files and accounts without having to close applications or restart the computer.
6. Easy To Use Easy To Use - The clean, simple design of Windows XP Professional puts the features you use most often at your fingertips, helping you find them quickly.
7. Work From Anywhere - The Remote Desktop feature found only in Windows XP Professional allows you to remotely access your PC running Windows XP Professional, from another Windows-based PC, so you can work with all of your files and applications while away from your office or home PC.
8. Recover Easily From Problems Caused by System or Application Changes - If something goes wrong with your computer, you can easily remove and roll back any system or application changes without losing files and other valuable information.
9. Join a Network or Domain - Windows XP Professional is designed to work with Windows Server networks and includes capabilities for both small office networks with up to 10 PCs and Windows Server based networks.
10. Work With the Tools You Need to Get Things Done - Choose from the widest range of software, hardware, and services designed to work together seamlessly including support for many older applications designed for earlier versions of Windows.