Identifying New Features in Windows XP

Identifying New Features in Windows XP

Windows XP comes with new features that make your computer significantly easier and faster to use than earlier versions of Windows. Windows XP makes it easier to open files and programs, find information, and accomplish other common tasks , such as send e-mail, browse the Internet, scan and view pictures, play music and videos , and change settings. Windows XP design improvements include a two-column Start menu with frequently-used programs and files, similar windows grouped on the taskbar, a task pane with common commands, and Control Panel icons organized by category. If you share a computer with others, Windows XP makes it easy to create individual accounts with customized settings for each user and provides a Welcome screen that allows you to switch between accounts.

Welcome screen and Fast User Switching

With the Welcome screen, you can share the same computer with family and friends and still maintain privacy and control over your personal files. You can use Fast User Switching to switch between users without having to close each other's programs.

Enhanced Start menu and taskbar grouping

The Start menu organizes programs and frequently-used tasks. If you have many open files, programs, and windows, they are grouped together on the taskbar according to the program type.

Home Networking

You can set up a home network and share an Internet connection and other computer resources, such as a printer or fax.

Task-focused design

Windows, such as My Computer and My Documents, display a task pane with commands and options associated with your current task or selection. The Control Panel also displays options by category in addition to the Classic view.

Help and Support Center

The Help and Support Center allows you to search multiple sources, including the Microsoft Knowledge Base on the Internet, print from the online documentation, and access frequently used help topics.

System Restore

System Restore allows you to restore your computer to a previous version of the system.

Search Companion

The Search Companion helps you search for and retrieve relevant information.

Remote Assistance

Remote Assistance gives a friend permission to connect to your computer over the Internet, observe your screen, and control your computer.

Windows Messenger

Windows Messenger offers an easy way to communicate with your friends and co-workers in real time using text, voice, and video.

CD burning

With a CD recording device installed on your computer, you can create your own CDs.

Enhanced Windows Media Player

You can play DVDs, create your own music CDs, and export videos to portable devices.

Enhanced My Pictures and My Music folders

With My Pictures, you can order prints, view pictures, publish pictures to the Internet, and compress pictures. With My Music, you can view a list of music files, play music files, shop for music online, and perform file management tasks.

Scanner and Camera Wizard

The wizard walks you through scanning a single image, a collection of images, and multi-page documents.

AutoUpdate

Microsoft regularly releases small fixes, patches, and updates to Windows. With AutoUpdate and an Internet connection, Windows can check the Microsoft web site for updates to your software, and download and install the components you need.

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Show Me Microsoft Windows XP
Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789733366
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 391

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