Explain Windows XP

Often abbreviated as XP, Microsoft Windows XP was codenamed Whistler and is short for Windows eXPerience. Windows XP is an operating system that was first released on October 25, 2001 by Microsoft and designed to help bridge the gap between Windows 9x/ME and Windows NT/2000. The Windows XP upgrade was available for Windows 98, ME, and 2000 users. The two primary versions of Windows XP are Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.

Home Edition - Full or Upgrade, 32-bit only

Professional - Full or Upgrade, 32-bit or 64-bit

Windows XP is also available in Windows XP N and Windows XP Home Edition N, which are versions released by Microsoft as part of an agreement with the Europe's competition commissioner. In these versions of Windows XP, the user can choose their media player and download and install it on their computer.

1. New Windows XP features

2. Windows XP system requirements

3. What Windows came before Windows XP?

4. What Windows came after Windows XP?

5. Windows shortcut keys

6. Included Windows programs

7. Related Windows XP pages

8. Windows XP help and support

1. New Windows XP features

Windows XP includes various new features not found in previous versions of Microsoft Windows. Below is a listing of some of these new features.

New interface - a completely new look and ability to change the look.

Updates - new feature that automatically obtains updates from the Internet.

Internet Explorer 6 - Includes Internet Explorer 6 and new IM.

Multilingual support - added support for different languages.

Increase reliability when compared to previous versions of Microsoft Windows

Windows XP system requirements

33 MHz or faster processor

64 MB RAM Minimum (128 MB recommend)

1.5 GB hard drive space

CD-ROM or DVD drive

SVGA video card

100% compatible Microsoft keyboard and Mouse

Standard sound card for sound capability

Upgrade requires Windows 98, 98 SE, or ME.

Explain Windows XP