Editions
Home Edition is an edition that was made for home users.
Professional was made for business users, as well as power users. It had advanced management features like backup recovery, Group Policy and could support two Central processing units.
Media Center Edition was for people who liked to use their computer as a television box. It has in basics the same features as Windows XP Professional but included Windows Media Center, a program which could manage TV shows and play music, and even Netflix.
Tablet PC Edition was for users with pen-based laptops and early tablet PCs.
64-bit Edition was for computers that ran on Intel's 64-bit Itanium platform. This should not be confused with Windows XP x64 Edition, as x64 and Itanium are completely different architectures. Unlike Windows XP x64 Edition, 64-bit Edition has fewer features than Windows XP Professional. Some of these features included NTVDM and Windows on Windows, which means that 16-bit MS-DOS applications will not be able to run. It also was missing Windows Media Player features, but Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003, released in March 2003, added back these media features. Unlike other editions of Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit edition was discontinued and unsupported on June 30, 2005.
Professional x64 Edition was for users with 64-bit x86-based computers. It has the same features as Windows XP Professional except for NTVDM, and introduced Windows on Windows 64, which lets 32-bit applications run on a 64-bit operating system and processor.
Starter Edition was sold mostly in developing countries. The price was low because Microsoft wanted to fight the high software piracy rate in those countries. It could only be bought with a new computer.
System requirements
The system requirements for Windows XP Home and Professional editions are:[6]
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 233 MHz | 300 MHz or higher |
| Memory | 64 MB RAM (may limit performance and some features) | 128 MB RAM or higher |
| Video adapter and monitor | Super VGA (800 x 600) | Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution |
| Hard drive disk free space | 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB or higher |
| Drives | CD-ROM or DVD-ROM | CD-ROM or DVD-ROM |
| Devices | Keyboard | Keyboard and mouse |
| Others | Sound card, speakers, and headphones | Sound card, speakers, and headphones |
Although a sound card and CD / DVD drive are listed in Microsoft's minimum requirements, Windows XP can still operate without them.
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Windows Licensing Programs". Microsoft. Retrieved September 21, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2001/aug01/08-24WinXPRTMPR.mspx
- ↑ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/servicepacks.mspx#section_3
- ↑ "Microsoft Announces Windows XP and Office XP". Microsoft PressPass (Press release). Microsoft. February 5, 2001. Archived from the original on February 21, 2007. Retrieved May 13, 2006.
- ↑ "W3Counter - Global Web Stats". Awio Web Services. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ "System requirements for Windows XP operating systems". April 28, 2005. Archived from the original on October 20, 2004. Retrieved March 12, 2007.
Other websites
Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Download - Windows XP Service Pack 2 from Windows Update for Home Users
- Download - Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
- Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD for the cost of shipping and handling
- Support - Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Site for Home Users
- Support - Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Site for IT Professionals
- Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Service Pack 3
Further reading
- Joyce, Jerry; Moon, Marianne (2004). Microsoft Windows XP Plain & Simple. Microsoft Press. ISBN 978-0-7356-2112-1.
| Preceded by Windows 2000 |
Windows versions 2001-2007 |
Succeeded by Windows Vista |