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 the operating system more reliable, it also offers features that make it much faster and easier to recover from system problems. Windows XP Professional, the new standard in reliability and performance, is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. With the ultimate communication and collaboration tools, advanced laptop support, remote access capabilities, and more, Windows XP Professional helps you be more productive than ever before. Prepare yourself for the most reliable, secure, and responsive Windows yet. Windows XP Professional gives you the freedom to focus on your business and your customers.
Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional:
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. See the Windows XP Comparison Guide for a detailed feature comparison.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Upgrade Information for Microsoft Windows XP Professional Educational Upgrade SP2
Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows ME
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Home Edition
System Requirements for Microsoft Windows XP Professional Educational Upgrade SP2
For Windows Movie Maker: Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device & 400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture
Peripherals Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Note: To ensure that your applications and hardware are Windows XP–ready, please check www.microsoft.com/windows/catalog/. Miscellaneous For Internet access: Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft .NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply; 14.4 Kbps or higher-speed modem For networking: Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need: Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components) For voice and video conferencing, both parties also need: 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection; Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset
Addtional system Requirements (Miscellaneous section)
Miscellaneous For video conferencing, both parties also need: Video conferencing camera; Windows XP
For application sharing, both parties also need: 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection; Windows XP
For remote assistance: Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network
For remote desktop: Windows 95 or later–based computer, and the two machines must be connected by a network
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