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Impressive Reliability
Built on new Windows engine
With Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft has merged the best features of its
consumer operating systems with the power, security, and reliability of the
Windows 2000 engine to create a new friendlier, more dependable operating
system.
Windows File Protection
Prevents you or your applications from accidentally changing the core operating
system files. This helps protect your system proactively and automatically.
Protected Kernel Mode Architecture
Your applications do not have access to the software code kernel upon which your
operating system is based. This greatly improves the reliability of your system.
Process Separation
Errant applications will not cause your computer to crash. Each application is
in a completely separate, protected memory space.
Side-by-Side DLLs
These provide you with a mechanism for multiple versions of individual Windows
components to run "side by side." Now you won't have to worry that your
applications will conflict with each other and cause application instability.
Superb Performance
System Monitor
Analyzes hundreds of different system metrics, including memory, disk and
network throughput for you.
Task Manager
Provides you with useful computer performance and allows you to terminate
inactive programs. You can also opt for a reporting mechanism that best suits
your specific requirements.
Enhanced battery life
Enables you to improve the battery life of your mobile computer by conserving
display power in two ways:
Lid Power. When the lid of a mobile computer is closed, the
display is powered off.
LCD Dimming. When a mobile computer is running on battery
power, the display is dimmed. Upon reconnection to AC power, the original
brightness is restored.
Internet Connection Firewall
The Internet Connection Firewall helps guard your computer from intrusion when
you are connected to the Internet. Now you can rest assured that Windows XP Home
Edition is working to protect you from unwanted attacks over the Internet.
Credential Manager
Credential Manager is a secured store for password information. This feature
allows you to input user name and passwords for various network resources and
applications (such as e-mail) once, and then have the system automatically
supply that information for subsequent visits to those resources without your
intervention.
Easy to Use
Easy Setup Wizard
An easy to understand tutorial walks you through the installation process for
the operating system, prompting you when necessary to enter information that
will customize your PC.
Dynamic Update
Provides you with different application and device compatibility updates, some
driver updates, and emergency fixes for setup or security issues at operating
system Setup to help you keep your operating system current and functioning
smoothly.
Personalized Welcome Screen
The welcome screen can be personalized to allow you to share the same computer
with your friends and family. Each individual can create his or her own unique
account. These accounts are easily created during Setup or from the Control
Panel. By default the accounts are not password protected but you have the
option to set a password on your specific account if you desire.
Fast User Switching
This allows you and your family or friends the ability to share a single
computer without having to close each other's applications each time you need to
access your own account.
Start menu
Organizes your programs. It is the primary way to access files, folders, and
programs on your computer.
NEW: Windows XP Home Edition offers an enhanced Start menu. Access to important
and frequently used tasks and applications is made easier with a Frequently Used
Programs list and prominent positioning of your most critical folders.
Task-focused design
Allows you to view your Windows options as associated with your current task.
For example, if you are creating a Microsoft Word document, a dynamic menu
appears that lists the appropriate tasks such as cut, paste, and copy for the
Word document.
Taskbar Grouping
The different files that you have open group according to the type of
application they are—keeping your taskbar clean and organized.
Desktop Clean Up Wizard
The Desktop Clean Up Wizard periodically checks your desktop and gives you the
opportunity to move your unused shortcuts.
Search Companion
A search companion identifies what kind of help you need and retrieves search
information relevant to the task at hand.
File management
You can quickly find what you need by grouping files and folders and using
enhanced thumbnail views and organization that makes sense to you. You can view
files in alphabetical groups, by file type, size, or date modified.
Indexed File System
Provides you with the capability of indexing the contents of the file system;
this allows you to locate files easily and quickly based on a file name or
search string.
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Enables the convenient transfer of files, documents, and settings from one
computer to another. The wizard walks you through migrating files, documents, or
settings from an old computer to a new one.
System Restore
The System Restore feature of Windows XP Home Edition enables you to restore a
PC, in the event of a problem, to a previous state without losing personal data
files. System Restore actively monitors system file changes to record or store
previous versions before the changes occurred. With System Restore, you never
have to think about taking system snapshots as it automatically creates easily
identifiable restore points, which allow you to restore the system to a previous
point in time.
Compatibility Mode
You can enable an application to run within a compatibility mode that helps
mimic older versions of Windows using the built-in compatibility technology.
DualView
DualView allows two monitors to host the Windows desktop while being driven off
of a single display adapter. In the case of laptop computers this could be the
internal LCD display as well as an external monitor. For desktops there are a
variety of high-end display adapters that will support this functionality.
ClearType
Supports Microsoft ClearType®, a text display technology that gives you enhanced
screen resolution, making it easier for you to read text on your computer
screen.
Uninstall
Uninstall provides you with the ability to restore an upgrade to the previous
Windows operating system you were using. This feature only applies if you are
upgrading your computer from Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition (Windows
Me). It provides you with the ability to uninstall at any point during Setup.
Quick and Easy Ways to Get Help and Support
Help and Support Center
Your "one-stop" shop for any assistance with your Windows experience.
NEW: Help has been enhanced for the Windows XP Home Edition. Help now features
the ability to search across multiple information sources such as your OEM home
page, Microsoft Knowledge Base, etc. In addition, you can now print a chapter
from the online documentation. Windows XP Home Edition has also integrated the
concept of "Favorites" into the Help subsystem, so you can easily find important
passages.
Remote Assistance
Provides you with the ability to invite a trusted friend or support professional
also running Windows XP to be your remote assistant. Through an Internet
connection, your assistant can chat with you, observe your working screen, and,
with your permission, remotely control your computer.
Extensible Search
Lets you search across multiple remote and online providers to get the most
information for the topic you're investigating.
Remotely Access Help
Provides a mechanism to easily view server Help content from a desktop computer.
Windows Update
Windows Update provides new device drivers in addition to application
compatibility fixes so you'll have more support than ever before for your
devices and applications.
NEW: Updates downloaded from Windows Update can also be applied to all users on
a computer at one time. Windows Update is now integrated with the Help and
Support Center in Windows XP Home Edition. The Device Manager will also search
Windows Update for new drivers when you insert a new device.
Device Driver Rollback
Provides the capability of replacing an unstable device driver (does not include
printer drivers) with a previously installed version that you knew was working.
This helps you focus on a particular device that is causing you problems rather
than dealing with your entire system.
Microsoft Incident Submission
You can automatically submit a report over the Internet on an issue you are
encountering so that Microsoft can work on developing a software fix for it.
When it's ready, a Microsoft support engineer will contact you.
Unlock the Possibilities of Your PC
Staying in Touch and Keeping Connected
Windows Messenger
The easy way to communicate with your friends, family, and colleagues in real
time. Can keep you updated with your buddies' online status. Choose text, voice,
and video and experience high quality online voice and video quality.
Collaborate with your buddies, transfer files, and share applications and
whiteboard drawings.
Home Networking
Allows you to:
•Set up a home network, including physical connections such as for printers or
faxes, installing protocols and bridging.
•Share an Internet connection with all computers on a network.
•Share resources on a computer.
NEW: Home networking is enhanced with the Internet Connection Firewall to help
protect your home network from unauthorized access while you're connected to the
Internet.
Network Bridge
Simplifies the configuration and setup of home networks that use mixed
connections by linking the different types of networks together.
Internet Connection Sharing
Allows multiple computers in your home to access the Internet at the same time
using the same broadband or dial-up connection.
NEW: Windows XP Home Edition is now available with the option to remotely
disconnect your dial-up connection to use your telephone line and easily resume
the connection again.
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 is the next major update to the award-winning
Internet Explorer technologies and provides the most private, reliable, and
flexible Internet browsing experience. Internet Explorer 6 includes many new and
enhanced features that can simplify the daily tasks that you perform while
helping you to maintain the privacy of your personal information on the Web.
Internet-enabled games
Using the Internet, you can be matched with players from around the world on
games like Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers, Internet Hearts, Internet
Reversi, and Internet Spades, or you can invite your friends to play against you
in other Internet-based games.
Experience Digital Music
Windows Media Player for Windows XP
Windows MediaTM Player for Windows XP brings together all of your most common
digital media activities in a single, easy-to-access place.
NEW: Windows Media Player for Windows XP provides you with new features such as:
DVD playback, native CD burning, and the ability to export video to portable
devices. Also included are new and improved video controls, offline metadata
support (for enhanced DVD viewing), and a more streamlined and flexible user
interface.
My Music
Enables you to quickly view a list of music files in a folder and perform basic
management tasks such as retrieving, adding, sorting, and deleting music files.
NEW: My Music is now task-based to help you work more efficiently.
Auto-Recognition
If you insert a CD, ZIP or JAZ disk, or compact flash card, Windows will
automatically recognize it and launch the corresponding application. For
example, your CDs will begin playing on Windows Media Player for Windows XP.
CD burning
Saving critical information to a CD is as easy as saving to a floppy disk or
hard disk. By selecting a folder of software, photos, or even music and dragging
it to the CD-R device icon, you can create your own CDs.
Portable music devices
Windows Media Player for Windows XP provides you with the ability to connect to
your music and devices in a way that best suits your needs.
Enjoy the World of Digital Photography
My Pictures
Enables you to quickly view a list of photos in a folder and perform basic
management tasks like adding, sorting, and deleting picture files.
NEW: Now you have the ability to:
•Order prints directly from the Internet
•Link to scanner and Camera Wizard for fast access
•Look at images sequentially in a large, easy-to-view size
•Publish pictures to the Internet
•Compress pictures for easier e-mail distribution
•Optimize printing your pictures to make the best use of high-quality photo
paper
Scanner and Camera Wizard
Provides you with the ability to:
•Scan a single image from a flatbed scanner
•Scan images from a scanner based on a scanner event
•Scan a collection of images
•Scan multiple-page documents or images from a scanner into a single image file
•Scan multiple-page documents or images from a scanner into separate image files
Web Publishing Wizard
The Web Publishing Wizard walks you through publishing your pictures to the Web
quickly and easily so you can share them with others.
Order photo prints from the Internet
With My Pictures, you can order your digital pictures directly over the Internet
and have them delivered right to your door.
Have Fun with Your Home Videos
Windows Movie Maker
Provides the ability to easily capture, edit, organize, and share home movies.
Just plug your analog or digital camera into your PC to get started. Add music,
narration, and title cards. Once you're done, e-mail or post your video to a Web
site to share with friends and family.