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| Windows XP | |
| (Part of the Microsoft Windows family) | |
| Developer | |
| Microsoft | |
| Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsxp/ | |
| Release information | |
| Release date: | October 25 2001 info |
| Current version: | 5.1.2600.5512 Service Pack 3 (SP3) (April 21, 2008) info |
| Source model: | Shared source |
| License: | MS-EULA |
| Kernel type: | Hybrid kernel |
| Support status | |
| Supported [1] | |
Windows XP is a version of the Windows operating system made by Microsoft. Windows XP was orginially released on October 25, 2001 and came after Windows 2000 and Windows Me. It is now being replaced by Windows Vista. The letters "XP" stand for eXPerience.[2]
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Versions
There are two common versions of Windows XP. Windows XP Home Edition is a version made for home users. Windows XP Professional is made for business users, with advanced management features. In addition, Windows XP Media Center Edition is for people who edit videos and pictures a lot. Another special version of XP is called the Tablet PC Edition, for touch screen/tablet computers.
A version of Windows XP for 64-bit computers was released as Windows XP x64 Edition. It had all the features of Windows XP Professional, but was made to work on 64-bit computers instead of the older 32-bit computers.
There is also a Windows XP Starter Edition, which is sold mostly in Third World countries like India, China and Brazil. It is very cheap, because Microsoft wanted to fight the high software piracy rate in those countries. It is very limited and can only be bought with a new computer.
System requirements
The System requirements for Windows XP Home and Professional editions are:[3]
| 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 and mouse | Keyboard and mouse |
| Others | Sound card, speakers, and headphones | Sound card, speakers, and headphones |
References
- ↑ Windows Life-Cycle Policy. www.mircosoft.com. Retrieved on 26 July 2008.
- ↑ Microsoft Announces Windows XP and Office XP. Microsoft PressPass. Microsoft (February 5 2001). Retrieved on 13 May 2006.
- ↑ System requirements for Windows XP operating systems (April 28, 2005). Retrieved on 12 March 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
- Download - Windows XP Service Pack 3 from Windows Update for Home Users
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 - The Washington Post
| Microsoft Windows operating systems |
|---|
| Windows 1.0 • Windows 2.0 • Windows 3.x • Windows NT • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows 2000 • Windows Me Windows XP • Windows Server 2003 • Windows Vista • Windows Server 2008 |
| Came after: Windows 2000 |
Windows Versions 2001-2007 |
Came before: Windows Vista |
