Description and benefits
The HP advantage
Upgrading to Windows XP
Windows XP registration
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Q1 - What is Windows XP?
A1 - Windows XP is the latest operating system from Microsoft, incorporating the reliability and performance of Windows 2000 with improved usability features.
| Q2 - What are the key features of Windows XP Professional, and how would I benefit from using it over my existing operating system? |
| A2 - Here are the key features and some of the top reasons for using Windows XP Professional: |
| Windows Messenger: The easy way to collaborate in real time through text, voice, or video with better performance and higher quality.Remote Desktop: Remote Desktop allows you to create a virtual session and use your desktop computer from another computer running Windows 95 or later, giving you access to all of your data and applications even when you're not in your office.Wireless 802.1x Networking Support: Provides support for secured access and performance improvements for wireless networks.Remote Assistance: Allows a support professional who is also running Windows XP remotely control your computer to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.Policy-Based Desktop Management: Allows group policies and roaming user profiles, simplifying desktop and user management.System Restore: Revert to a previous state without losing data.Multilingual Support: Easily create, read, and edit documents in many languages.Dual View: A single computer desktop can be displayed on two monitors driven by a single display adapter—a particularly useful feature for notebook users.Encrypting File System: Provides a high level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key.Dual View: A single computer desktop can be displayed on two monitors driven by a single display adapter—a particularly useful feature for notebook users.Encrypting File System: Provides a high level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key. User State Migration Tool: The User State Migration Tool can migrate your data and settings from an old computer to a new one.Task-Based Visual Design: Get to your most-used tasks quickly, thanks to cleaner design and new visual cues. |
| Q3 - What is the difference between Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition? |
| A3 - Windows XP Professional Edition has all of the features of Windows XP Home, along with: |
| Features for domain environments (such as domain login).Enhanced security (including file and folder encryption).Mobile features (work offline or access your PC remotely).Support for high-end features (such as dual CPU support).Enhanced manageability features (such as remote support). |
| Windows XP Home Edition is ideal for home and small office environments. Windows XP Professional is designed to provide management solutions and work with commercial desktops, workstations, and servers. It also lets you communicate efficiently with others around the world by working in any given language. |
| Q4 - How does Windows XP compare with Windows 2000? |
| A4 - Windows XP has the same reliability and performance, plus: |
| An improved user interface with new visual cues to help users navigate more easily. (Users can select between the Windows 2000 classic interface or the new Windows XP interface.)Better support for mobile users.Enhanced migration tools that reduce help desk calls and downtime related to migration.PC Health features to enhance reliability.Compatibility with a wide variety of hardware and software. |
| Q5 - Can I use Windows XP on the PC I already have? |
| A5 - In general, any PC purchased since December of 1999 is a potential candidate for a Windows XP upgrade. These are the hardware requirements: |
| A 300-megahertz (MHz) or higher processor is recommended; a minimum of 233 MHz is required. The processor must be from Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or of a compatible type.128 Megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher is recommended. Although a minimum of 64 MB is supported, this may limit performance and some featuresAt least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk spaceBulleted listA CD-ROM or DVD drive.A keyboard and a Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device |
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Q1 - What's special about Windows XP on HP computers?
A1 - The close relationship between HP and Microsoft allows HP customers to gain early knowledge of and experience with deploying and supporting Windows XP. The majority of Windows XP code was developed on HP products to help ensure maximum reliability, interoperability, and compatibility. HP engineers assisted in the architecture and development of Windows XP, providing input into design and performance characteristics.
| HP helps customers in the transition to Windows XP Professional by providing the following: |
| Ease of deployment.Superior reliability, stability, and investment protection.Leading manageability.Internet-ready products and services.Support for mobile devices.Global service and support.Fully integrated access solutions designed to meet all business needs. |
| Q2 - How is HP supporting Windows XP? |
| A2 - HP provides drivers for select Deskpro, Armada, and Workstation products. The majority of our Windows 2000 models qualify for a Windows XP Professional upgrade. |
| HP is committed to supporting customers in the deployment of Windows XP Professional. This support includes: |
| Easy transition from Windows 2000 using the HP Upgrade CD for Windows XP.BIOS, driver and software upgrades.Deployment tools and utilities.Upgrade white papers.Consulting services. |
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Q1 - How should I decide whether to migrate to Windows XP or Windows 2000?
A2 - Focus on Windows 2000 Professional if you've already completed your Windows 2000 OS evaluation and are in the process of deployment planning. If you are currently evaluating your operating system options, give serious consideration to Windows XP Professional. Windows XP provides migration tools and useability features that simplify deployment and enable users to be productive faster.
| Q2 - How do I learn more about upgrading to Windows XP? |
| Q3 - I recently purchased a computer that had Windows 2000 pre-installed. Do I have to buy Windows XP Pro now? |
| A4 - Windows 2000 is an excellent operating system for business users, and will satisfy the core needs of most users. |
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Q1 - What is WPA and how does it affect me?
A1- Windows Product Activation is a new method of registration for Windows XP Home Edition and Professional. It is intended to reduce piracy without impacting corporate deployment of new software. Software acquired as a packaged product will require activation. Software acquired on new PCs sold by some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will also require activation.
| Customers will not be required to activate software on HP products that are sold with Windows XP preinstalled. |
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