Introduction to Microsoft Introduction to Microsoft Windows XPWindows XP

All Trademarks & Copyrights AcknowledgedAll Trademarks & Copyrights Acknowledged

Microsoft OS Release Microsoft OS Release HistoryHistory

• DOSDOS

• Windows For Workgroups (3.1)Windows For Workgroups (3.1)

• Windows 95, 98, MEWindows 95, 98, ME

• NT 3.X, 4.XNT 3.X, 4.X

• Windows 2000Windows 2000

• Windows XPWindows XP

Windows 9XWindows 9X

• Windows 95/98/MEWindows 95/98/ME

– Built on an “open” memory model.Built on an “open” memory model.– Designed for wide application support.Designed for wide application support.– Targeted for the “home” consumer.Targeted for the “home” consumer.– Unstable but supports most hardware Unstable but supports most hardware

and software.and software.– Inefficient use of resources.Inefficient use of resources.

Windows NT/2000Windows NT/2000

• Windows NT 3.51/4.0 & Windows 2000Windows NT 3.51/4.0 & Windows 2000– Code base built on a User/Executive mode Code base built on a User/Executive mode

model.model.– Provides “protected” process/memory space.Provides “protected” process/memory space.– True multi-tasking/multithreaded.True multi-tasking/multithreaded.– Improved stability, performance and security.Improved stability, performance and security.– Hardware and software must be compatible - Hardware and software must be compatible -

Limited vendor support.Limited vendor support.

XPXP

• Microsoft Windows XPMicrosoft Windows XP

– Merges the compatibility features of Merges the compatibility features of Windows 9.X with the stability, Windows 9.X with the stability, performance and security of Windows performance and security of Windows NT/2000.NT/2000.

-Includes a wide range of “usability” -Includes a wide range of “usability” enhancements.enhancements.

XP Desktop OS – 3 FlavorsXP Desktop OS – 3 Flavors

• Windows XP has been released in 3 Windows XP has been released in 3 different editions:different editions:

– Windows XP Home EditionWindows XP Home Edition– Windows XP Professional EditionWindows XP Professional Edition– Windows XP 64-Bit EditionWindows XP 64-Bit Edition

Windows XP Home EditionWindows XP Home Edition

• Windows XP Home Edition is the Windows XP Home Edition is the least expensive version of the least expensive version of the operating system and contains the operating system and contains the fewest featuresfewest features

• XP Home Edition is a “consumer” XP Home Edition is a “consumer” based operating system and is based operating system and is intended to upgrade or replace intended to upgrade or replace Windows 95,98 and ME installationsWindows 95,98 and ME installations

Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional

• XP Professional is the best choice for XP Professional is the best choice for “power” users and business desktops“power” users and business desktops

• More expensive than Home EditionMore expensive than Home Edition

Windows XP 64-BitWindows XP 64-Bit

• Microsoft’s first 64-bit Operating Microsoft’s first 64-bit Operating System for the Intel Itanium processorSystem for the Intel Itanium processor

• Designed for scientific and very high Designed for scientific and very high end users requiring 64-bit computing.end users requiring 64-bit computing.

• Supports up to 16 gigabytes of RAM Supports up to 16 gigabytes of RAM and up to 8 Terabytes of virtual and up to 8 Terabytes of virtual memorymemory

• Additional memory support will be Additional memory support will be added as hardware capabilities expandadded as hardware capabilities expand

Windows XP FeaturesWindows XP Features

• Brand new look and feel!Brand new look and feel!

– Redesigned Start MenuRedesigned Start Menu– Taskbar groupingsTaskbar groupings– New file and folder navigation pane that New file and folder navigation pane that

displays tasks and detailsdisplays tasks and details– Many more “wizards” and customizable Many more “wizards” and customizable

views making complex tasks easier for views making complex tasks easier for the novicethe novice

– Microsoft ClearType®Microsoft ClearType®

Windows XP FeaturesWindows XP Features

• Impressive reliability and superb Impressive reliability and superb performance!performance!

– Startup is on average 34% faster than Startup is on average 34% faster than Windows 2000 and 27% faster than 98Windows 2000 and 27% faster than 98

– Average application launch equal to Average application launch equal to Windows 2000 and 25% faster than in Windows 2000 and 25% faster than in Windows 98Windows 98

Performance ComparisonPerformance Comparison

Windows XP FeaturesWindows XP Features

• Improved manageabilityImproved manageability

– Remote Desktop/Remote AssistantsRemote Desktop/Remote Assistants– Device Driver Rollback ToolDevice Driver Rollback Tool– File and Settings Transfer File and Settings Transfer – New System Restore WizardNew System Restore Wizard– User State Migration ToolUser State Migration Tool– Upgrade Uninstall to previous versionUpgrade Uninstall to previous version– Fast User Switching Fast User Switching

Windows XP FeaturesWindows XP Features

• Improved SecurityImproved Security

– Windows Update helps to deploy the Windows Update helps to deploy the latest security patcheslatest security patches

– New Credential Manager – secure store New Credential Manager – secure store for password and account informationfor password and account information

– Windows File ProtectionWindows File Protection– Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall– Built in IPSec and Kerberos supportBuilt in IPSec and Kerberos support

Windows XP FeaturesWindows XP Features

• Software Upgrades and Software Upgrades and EnhancementsEnhancements

– Internet Explorer 6.0Internet Explorer 6.0– Windows Media Player for XPWindows Media Player for XP– DirectX 8.1DirectX 8.1– Native CD-R and CD-RW support built Native CD-R and CD-RW support built

into Windows Explorerinto Windows Explorer

Windows XP FeaturesWindows XP Features

• Mobile/Laptop user features and supportMobile/Laptop user features and support

– Multiple monitor supportMultiple monitor support– Enhanced battery life (Lid Power and LCD Enhanced battery life (Lid Power and LCD

Dimming controls)Dimming controls)– Encrypted File System with multi-user Encrypted File System with multi-user

supportsupport– Rich support for Wireless NetworkingRich support for Wireless Networking