Windows XP Home and Pro

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Windows XPHome and Pro

• A crash course on an operating system.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• System Requirements
• Stability
• Compatibility
• User Friendliness
• Popularity
• Costs Licensing
• Product Activation
• Advantages and Disadvantages - a Summary

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Introduction

• What is Windows XP?
• What does the XP stand for?
• What are the feature differences between Pro
  Home?
• What are the differences between Windows 2000 and
  Windows XP Pro?
• Is there an XP Server?

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System Requirements Home Pro
Component Minimum Recommended Real World
CPU 233 Mhz 300Mhz 600Mhz
Chip Family Intel Pentium/Celeron Family or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron Family or compatible processor Intel Pentium/Celeron Family or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron Family or compatible processor Intel Pentium/Celeron Family or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron Family or compatible processor
Memory (RAM) 64 Mb 128 Mb 256 Mb
Free Disk Space 1.5 GB 2.0 GB 8 GB
Other Super VGA (800x600) resolution video adapter and monitor, CD-ROM or DVD drive, Keyboard and Mouse Super VGA (800x600) resolution video adapter and monitor, CD-ROM or DVD drive, Keyboard and Mouse Super VGA (800x600) resolution video adapter and monitor, CD-ROM or DVD drive, Keyboard and Mouse
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Stability
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Better, Stronger, Faster

• Based on the NT/2000 Kernel
• Driver verification
• System restore
• Improved DLL management
• Better memory management
• Application crash will not take
• down the OS

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Kernel Stability

• Enhancements to the kernel at the core of XP are
  significant because the kernel provides low-level
  operating system functions, including thread
  scheduling, interrupt and exception dispatching,
  multiprocessor synchronization, and set of
  routines and basic objects used by the rest of
  the operating system to implement higher-level
  constructs

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Kernel Stability

• Specific Improvements
• Registry Larger registries, limited by disk
  space. Improved algorithms for faster queries
• Support Enhancements New quit and detach
  command for debugging without killing the
  application
• I/O Subsystem New I/O interfaces for
  performance enhancements

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Kernel Stability

• Specific Improvements (continued)
• Memory Management Logical pre-fetch to improve
  boot and logon performance, enhanced terminal
  server support
• Power Management New support for processor
  performance control for longer mobile PC battery
  life.
• (Hibernate, Standby)
• Improved Boot and Logon Boot data saved, used
  to pre-fetch on later boots

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Kernel Stability

• Specific Improvements (Continued)
• Headless Support for remote administration
• ccNUMA support provides better performance for
  Cache Coherent Non Uniform Memory Architecture
  computers

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Compatibility
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Hardware

• Often due to incompatible device drivers
• Hardware compatibility list and advisor
• Digital driver signing

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Software

• Clean install functions better than upgrade
• Often problem with older system programs
• Virus scanners, disk utilities
• XP offers compatibility mode for Win95/98
  programs

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User-Friendliness

• Windows XP Home Features

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• Software Installation Faster start-up times and
  often eliminates requirement for rebooting after
  new software installation
• Luna interface provides more visual effects
  (like fade-in) and a 3D feel (Luna code name
  for the Windows XP look) option to select an
  older interface from the Start Menu
• Windows Update Windows Update provides new
  device drivers and application compatibility
  fixes. Windows Updates can be applied to all
  users on a computer at one time. The Device
  Manager will also search Windows Update for new
  drivers when you insert a new device.

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• Setup Wizard An easy to understand tutorial
  walks you through the installation process for
  the operating system, prompting you when
  necessary to enter information that will
  customize your PC.
• Personalized Welcome Screen The welcome screen
  can be personalized for multiple users during
  setup or using the Control Panel. Each individual
  can create their own unique account with the
  option of password protection.
• Fast User Switching This allows users to switch
  accounts without having to close each other's
  applications.

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• Desktop Clean Up Wizard Periodically checks your
  desktop and gives you the opportunity to move
  your unused shortcuts.
• Taskbar Grouping Open files are grouped
  according to the type of application they
  arekeeping your taskbar clean and organized.
• Start Menu The primary way to access files,
  folders, and programs on your computer. Access to
  important and frequently used tasks and
  applications is made easier with a Frequently
  Used Programs list and prominent positioning of
  your most critical folders.

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• File Management Enhanced thumbnail views and
  organization view files in alphabetical groups,
  by file type, size, or date modified.
• Task-Focused Dynamic Menu Allows you to view the
  options associated with your current task. e.g.
  while creating a Microsoft Word document, a
  dynamic menu appears that lists the appropriate
  tasks such as cut, paste, and copy for the Word
  document. Common tasks that were hard to find in
  previous versions of Windows are exposed for easy
  access.
• Search Companion A search companion identifies
  what kind of help you need and retrieves search
  information relevant to the task at hand.

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• Compatibility Mode Tricks software into thinking
  that it is operating on another O/S (Windows 95,
  98/Me, NT 4 or 2000)
• Files and Settings Wizard Enables the convenient
  transfer of files, documents, and settings from
  one computer to another.
• System Restore In the event of a problem, you
  can restore a PC to a previous state without
  losing personal data files. System Restore
  actively monitors system file changes to record
  or store previous versions before the changes
  occurred. System restore is not a substitute for
  Backup as it cannot work when a hard drive is
  lost.
• Device Driver Rollback When certain classes of
  new device drivers are installed, a copy of the
  previously installed driver is maintained. It
  can then be reinstalled if problems occur with
  the new driver.

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• Help and Support Center Allows you to search
  across multiple information sources such as your
  OEM home page, Microsoft Knowledge Base, etc. and
  has also integrated the concept of "Favorites"
  into the Help subsystem, so you can easily find
  important passages.
• Incident Submission You can automatically submit
  a report over the Internet on an issue you are
  encountering so that Microsoft can work on
  developing a software fix for it. When it's
  ready, a Microsoft support engineer will contact
  you.
• Remote Assistance Through an Internet
  connection, a trusted friend or support
  professional also running Windows XP can chat
  with you, observe your working screen, and, with
  your permission, remotely control your computer.

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• Windows Messenger The easy way to communicate
  with your friends, family, and colleagues in real
  time. Choose text, voice, and video and
  experience high quality online voice and video
  quality.
• Home Networking
• Set up a home network, including physical
  connections such as for printers or faxes,
  installing protocols and bridging.
• Share an Internet connection with all computers
  on a network.
• Share resources on a computer.
• The Internet Connection Firewall helps to protect
  your home network from unauthorized access while
  you're connected to the Internet.

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• Auto-Recognition If you insert a CD, ZIP or JAZ
  disk, or compact flash card, Windows will
  automatically recognize it and launch the
  corresponding application.
• My Music Enables you to quickly view a list of
  music files in a folder and perform basic
  management tasks such as retrieving, adding,
  sorting, and deleting music files.
• Windows Media Player Enables DVD playback,
  native CD burning, and the ability to export
  video to portable devices.
• CD Burning Saving critical information to a CD
  is as easy as saving to a floppy disk or hard
  disk. By selecting a folder of software, photos,
  or even music and dragging it to the CD-R device
  icon, you can create your own CDs.

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• My Pictures Enables you to quickly view a list
  of photos in a folder and perform basic
  management tasks like adding, sorting, and
  deleting picture files. In addition
• Order photo prints directly from the Internet
• Link to Scanner and Camera Wizard for fast access
  
• Look at images sequentially in a large,
  easy-to-view size
• Publish pictures to the Internet using Web
  Publishing Wizard
• Compress pictures for easier e-mail distribution
• Optimize printing your pictures to make the best
  use of high-quality photo paper
• Windows Movie Maker Just plug your analog or
  digital camera into your PC to get started.
  Easily capture, edit, organize, and share home
  movies add music, narration, and title cards.
  Once you're done, e-mail or post your video to a
  Web site to share with friends and family.

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User-Friendliness

• Windows XP Professional Features

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• Includes all XP Home features plus
• Remote Desktop Allows users to access all of
  their data and applications housed on their work
  desktop from another computer running Windows 95
  or later that is connected to their machine via a
  network.
• Easier Remote Access Configuration Wizards Guide
  users through the steps for setting up remote
  access to a network or virtual private network
  (VPN).
• Synchronization Manager After working with files
  and folders offline, the changes will be
  automatically replicated back to the network,
  ensuring the latest version is always available.

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• Hibernate After a set period of time, or on
  demand, memory will be saved to disk and the
  power shut down. When power is restored, all the
  applications are reopened exactly as they were
  left, minimizing downtime.
• Improved Power Management By intelligently
  monitoring CPU state, Windows XP Professional can
  reduce the amount of power it is using. The
  operating system will provide more accurate data
  on the amount of power left, preventing the
  system from shutting down prematurely. Also, by
  allowing for the system to wake up as the battery
  nears a drained state, the computer can be put
  into hibernation, and save work in progress.

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• Hot Docking Lets you dock or undock your
  notebook computer without changing hardware
  configuration or rebooting.
• Network Location Awareness Provides an
  underlying service that allows the operating
  system and applications to determine when a
  machine has changed network locations.
• Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Small business
  owners can connect their computer systems to the
  Internet with a single Internet connection,
  resulting in potential savings in ISP and
  hardware costs.

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Popularity
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Most Popular Windows Distribution

• Microsoft Windows controls approximately 90 to
  96 of the total desktop market share
• 45 to 51 of total market share is taken up by
  Windows XP
• This percentage will increase as older computers
  are replaced or the OS is upgraded

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Software Licensing
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What is a Software License?

• Allows you to use the software but includes
  ongoing requirements of how the software can be
  used.
• EULA (End User License Agreement) either comes
  in the box with new software or pops up on the
  screen when new software is installed. Usually,
  you must agree with the license before
  installation proceeds.
• PUR (Product Use Rights) applies to software
  licensed through a Microsoft Volume Licensing
  Program

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Licensing Options

• Full Packaged Product boxed software that is
  bought from a retail outlet
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software
  that is installed on your computer before you
  purchase it
• Volume Licensing the flexible and economical
  way of acquiring multiple (5) licenses includes
  benefits such as monetary savings, ease of
  deployment, flexible acquisition, multiple
  payment options, and other benefits such as
  Software Assurance.

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Software Assurance

• Allows for easier budgeting by spreading payments
  annually over up to three years
• Offers training and support for employees
• Allows you to use tomorrows technology at
  todays prices through updates of licensed
  software
• Employees can obtain a licensed copy of Microsoft
  office to install on a home computer

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Choosing a Volume Licensing Option

• Fewer than 250 computers
• Open License Value for a minimum of 5 computers
  with Software Assurance and the ability to spread
  payments annually
• Open License Volume for a minimum of 500 points
  in a single pool, this license can provide
  potential savings
• Open License Business for an initial purchase of
  5 licenses
• Pool refers to a group of software based upon
  functionality applications, systems and servers.

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Choosing a Software License (contd)

• More than 250 Computers
• Select License for mixed software and
  acquisition requirements. There is a volume
  price level for each software pool selected based
  on a three-year use. At the end of the
  agreement, the customer can continue to use all
  software licensed through this program.
• Enterprise Agreement use software based upon MS
  enterprise products (MS Office Pro, MS Windows
  Pro, and Core Client Access License includes MS
  Windows Server, MS Exchange Server, MS Systems
  Management Server, and MS SharePoint Portal
  Server). At the end of the agreement, the
  customer can continue to use all software
  licensed through this program.
• Enterprise Subscription Agreement use software
  based upon MS enterprise products for a
  three-year term. At the end of the agreement,
  users must either renew the agreement or
  uninstall all software.

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School Agreement License

• Annual subscription that keeps k-12 schools up to
  date on technology while keeping a limited
  budget.
• All computers in the school are licensed at the
  same time, avoiding the need to keep track of
  multiple license expiry dates.
• Throughout the subscription term, the license
  covers all latest versions of licensed software
  and provides upgrades automatically for all
  licensed software.
• One annual payment allows for easy budgeting.
• Cost of software ownership is reduced, access to
  current technology increases and Software
  Assurance includes support resources, tools and
  e-Learning courses.

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Requirements

• Requires the licensing of 300 units minimum
• Each software product for a single desktop
  computer has a unit value of 1
• Server products range in unit value from 15-200
  units each
• Total desktop x desktop
  server x servers
• Units products computers
  products
• License is available for 12 months. After that
  time, the agreement must either be renewed, a
  Buy-out option must be initiated, or all software
  must be removed from the computers.

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Product Activation

• Can it be bypassed?
• What happens if I dont activate Windows XP?
• How many hardware changes can I make before I
  have to reactivate Windows XP?

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Advantages and Disadvantages A Summary

• Advantages
• Stability Windows XP is built on the NT kernel
  which is why it is so stable
• Easy Installation upgrade or fresh
  installations
• Aesthetically Pleasing GUI
• Built-in Functionality
• Generally More User Friendly

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Advantages and Disadvantages A Summary

• Disadvantages
• Compatibility Issues Older hardware and
  software may not be used with
• Windows XP
• Product Activation May become an
• issue with frequent hardware/software changes